H.R. No. 461
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, January 19, 2011, marked the 50th wedding
anniversary of the Reverend Tommy Davis and Marilyn Davis of
Belton, providing a fitting opportunity to reflect on their
memorable journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Davis and the former Marilyn Louthan met while
attending Bethany Nazarene College and were joined in matrimony in
1961 at a ceremony held in Oklahoma City; through the years, they
have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two sons and
their wives, Dan and Sandra Davis and Stephen and Denise Davis, as
well as four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Davis has been in the ministry with the
Church of the Nazarene for 45 years; he retired as pastor of the
Belton Nazarene Church in 2008 after a quarter-century of service,
and he remains affiliated with the church as associate pastor and
senior adult and visitation minister; Mrs. Davis retired from Scott &
White Memorial Hospital in 2000; they have resided in the Belton
area for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Reverend and Mrs.
Davis have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who
know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Tommy Davis and
Marilyn Davis on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend and Mrs. Davis as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 461 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House