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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 3, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate