84R23737 JGH-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 2141
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Davis Apparel Shop, an award-winning Dallas
institution, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala
luncheon on April 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1965 by Connie and Alvin Davis, this
pioneering business quickly became the largest African
American-owned boutique in South Dallas, attracting
fashion-forward customers from throughout the area with its
remarkable selection; the store also staged fashion shows and
offered classes in fashion etiquette and techniques, helping to
build self-esteem and confidence among the community's young
people; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, Davis Apparel changed its business plan and
began to market uniforms to major companies in the hospitality,
public safety, medical, and manufacturing industries; by 1998, the
shop was recognized as a national leader in the distribution of
professional uniforms; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Davis Apparel has provided
opportunities and mentorship for many young people in the
community; several of the individuals who attended fashion classes
in the shop's early years went on to become professional models, and
in recent years, the store has regularly sponsored interns from
Paul Quinn College; and
WHEREAS, Davis Apparel and its founders have been honored on
many occasions; Mrs. Davis was named Woman of the Year by the Pylon
Business Club in 1977, and she received the Quest for Success Award
from the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce in 1986 and the Summit
Award from the African American Women Entrepreneurs in 1997; the
shop has received recognition from the Minority Business
Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Legacy
Award from the Urban League of Greater Dallas, and the Veolia
Transportation Vendor Application Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis passed away in 2011 and Mrs. Davis in
2012, and today Alvin Davis Jr. carries on the legacy of his parents
as president and general manager of Davis Apparel Shop; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, Davis Apparel Shop has made a
significant contribution to the prosperity of its community and
offered countless young people an introduction to the business
world, and it is a pleasure to honor this unique Lone Star success
story; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Davis
Apparel Shop and extend to Mr. Davis and his staff sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Davis Apparel Shop as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.