85R11083 JCD-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 393
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Larry Davis, athletic director for the DeSoto
Independent School District, is visiting the State Capitol on
February 15, 2017, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity
to recognize his 26-year tenure with the district; and
WHEREAS, After earning a bachelor's degree from Central State
University, Larry Davis went on to receive a master of education
degree from Texas A&M University--Commerce; he began his career
with DeSoto ISD in August 1991 as a teacher at DeSoto High School
and as a member of the football, basketball, and baseball coaching
staffs; over the next 22 years, he served the district as assistant
principal at West Junior High, principal at Meadows Intermediate
School, director of administrative services, and executive
director of human resources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was named athletic director in 2013, and
under his outstanding leadership, the Eagles have achieved
tremendous athletic success; they made history in 2016, when the
DeSoto High School boys' basketball, football, and boys' and girls'
track teams each claimed University Interscholastic League state
championship titles; and
WHEREAS, In addition to managing his myriad professional
responsibilities, Mr. Davis has shared his time and talents with
the community as a representative of Southwest Dallas County for
Leadership Southwest and as a board member for the DeSoto Parks and
Recreation strategic planning committee, the DeSoto Youth Baseball
Association, and the DeSoto Youth Basketball Association; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Davis enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Traci, and their two children; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, the students, faculty,
staff, and administration of the DeSoto Independent School District
have benefited greatly from Larry Davis's hard work and dedication,
and he may indeed take pride in his many achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Larry Davis for his service to the
DeSoto Independent School District and extend to him best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.