SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 582
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend William C. Davis on the grand occasion of
his 80th birthday and pay tribute to him for his lifetime of
ministry and dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, William C. Davis was born in San Antonio on March
27, 1931, to Judge William C. Davis and Mary Tynan Davis; he was
ordained a Catholic priest by Bishop Stephen A. Leven on June 1,
1957, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in downtown San Antonio; he
is a member of the religious congregation of the Missionary
Oblates of Mary Immaculate; and
WHEREAS, Father Bill, as he is known to his parishioners,
earned philosophy and theology degrees from De Mazenod
Scholasticate, now Oblate School of Theology, and a master's
degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, During more than 50 years of priestly ministry,
Father Bill has also served as a high school teacher, football
coach, missionary, social activist, and college professor and
chaplain; he served as pastor of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in
downtown San Antonio and was the founder of the Texas Irish
Festival; he has ministered to the people of Mexico City and of
Lusaka, Zambia, as well as those in Omaha, Nebraska, and in San
Antonio, Houston, and Laredo; and
WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Father Bill
Davis is widely recognized for his commitment to the Hispanic
ministry and the goal of empowering people personally and
spiritually; he is a beloved and respected member of his
community, and his 80th birthday is an excellent occasion to
celebrate his life and his work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize the Reverend William C. Davis as a
treasured citizen of Texas and extend to him best wishes on his
80th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate