H.R. No. 1214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut
short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Mason Carter
Davidson may find comfort in their treasured memories of this
special young man, who passed away on February 2, 2015, at the age
of 17; and
WHEREAS, Born in Austin on September 21, 1997, Mason Davidson
was the son of David Wayne Cumberledge and Misty Michelle Davidson;
he was a junior at Rouse High School in Leander, where he excelled
academically, and he aspired to study mathematics at Texas Tech
University; and
WHEREAS, This musically gifted young Texan played trumpet as
a valued member of the Rouse Raider Marching Band; fond of singing
as well, he liked to burst out in song to embarrass his girlfriend,
Marlina, and made a point of serenading her every night; he had
eclectic tastes and was a fan of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and
Sean Kingston, as well as of Guns N' Roses and other rock bands; and
WHEREAS, An exceptionally warm, kind, and thoughtful person,
Mr. Davidson endeared himself to innumerable people with his
gentlemanly demeanor and upbeat personality; he had a wonderful
sense of humor, and he loved to watch comedy movies with family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, Mason Davidson
made a positive difference in the lives he touched, and he will
forever hold a special place in the hearts of those he has left
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mason Carter
Davidson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his parents, Misty Davidson and David Cumberledge; to
his sister, Chloe Cumberledge; to his grandmothers, Mary Elaine
Manning and Donna Cumberledge; to his grandfather, James
Cumberledge, and his companion, Dora Richards; to his girlfriend,
Marlina Losier; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mason
Carter Davidson.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1214 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House