SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 332
WHEREAS, Paul F. Davis of Pflugerville retired from the
Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists in January 2014,
drawing to a close nearly 45 years of service to the pharmacy
profession in the Lone Star State and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis graduated from The University of Texas
College of Pharmacy in 1970; throughout his career, he worked
with pharmacy organizations in several capacities, starting in
1972, when he began serving as director of public affairs of the
Texas Pharmacy Association; he was later tapped to lead the
Kentucky Pharmacists Association as its executive director from
1978 until 1986, and after returning to the Texas Pharmacy
Association, he was promoted to that same position in 1990; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists
named Mr. Davis as its executive director in 2003; over the next
decade, the organization continued to grow under his direction and
expanded its scope to include executive management services for
related associations; through that initiative, he also became
executive director of the New Mexico Society of Health-System
Pharmacists, a post he held until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, At every organization that he led, Mr. Davis
promoted the development of new services and programs and worked
to increase membership and revenue; this esteemed Texan has
received several honors for his outstanding work, including the
Texas Pharmacy Association Leadership Award, the Texas Society
of Health-System Pharmacists Distinguished Service Award, and
the William J. Sheffield Outstanding Alumnus Award from the
CollegeofPharmacyatTheUniversityofTexasatAustin;
additionally, he has been active with the Texas Society of
Association Executives, the American Pharmacists Association,
and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, among other
industry-related organizations; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Davis enjoys the love
and support of his wife of more than 45 years, Beth, and their
three children and three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Paul Davis's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow
Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent and on the high esteem that he earned from his peers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Paul F. Davis on his retirement
from the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Davis as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate