SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Charlotte J. Davis, the First Lady of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, who is being honored at the Sundresses and Sandals celebration on August 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Charlotte Davis was baptized as a young girl at Greater New Hope Baptist Church; she graduated valedictorian of her class at Booker T. Washington High School, and she went on to earn two master's degrees in education, an accomplishment that allowed her to follow her passion for helping young people; in 2006, she earned a doctorate of philosophy in counseling education from Sam Houston State University, and she currently serves as director of Guidance and Counseling for the Aldine Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Dr. Davis is a faithful and beloved member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where her husband, the Reverend Dr. Edwin Allen Davis, serves as pastor; she contributes to the church by serving as director of the Scholarship Ministry and as a Sunday school teacher, and she is always ready to serve the church family in any capacity; and WHEREAS, A highly respected scholar and community leader, Dr. Davis has been recognized by several organizations for her many accomplishments; she has been honored with a Woman of Excellence Award from the Omicron Tau Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and with a Living Legend Award from Prairie View A&M University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Davis is a source of strength to the congregants of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, and she is admired by many for her kindness, her generosity, and her faithful service to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Charlotte J. Davis for her many contributions to the community and to Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Whitmire ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 3, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate