H.R. No. 1527
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of devoted couple Jeff and Jackie Davis of China Spring,
who passed away within months of each other; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lewis and Delores Davis, Jeffery Wayne
Davis was born on November 3, 1962; he graduated from Robinson High
School; and
WHEREAS, The former Jacqueline Diane Ringer was born to
Bernard and Miriam Ringer on December 15, 1961; she graduated from
China Spring High School; and
WHEREAS, On April 20, 1996, Jeff and Jackie Davis were united
in marriage; their fulfilling relationship was made even richer
with the addition of two daughters, Meagan and Katie; and
WHEREAS, Both husband and wife worked at his family's
business, Krispy Chicken in Waco, for many years; later, Mr. Davis
was employed as a salesman by Truckmotive, and Mrs. Davis was
employed for a decade by the China Spring Independent School
District, both on the cafeteria staff and as a classroom
paraprofessional, and she drove Bus 58 for the district; and
WHEREAS, Sharing many interests, Mr. and Mrs. Davis loved
hunting, fishing, and camping, and they adored their "fur babies";
he also enjoyed working on antique cars and watching China Spring
football and the Baylor Bears, while she was especially keen on
beach trips with friends and family and delighted in working with
children; above all, they both cherished the happy times they spent
with their daughters; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis passed away on November 18, 2022, at the
age of 60; in addition to his treasured daughters, he is survived by
his mother, Delores Davis; his siblings, Brad Davis and his wife,
Renee, Mike Davis and his wife, Heather, and Lisa Vale and her
husband, Michael, as well as his nephews and nieces; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis passed away on February 27, 2023, at the
age of 61; she is survived by her beloved daughters; her brother,
Ricky Ringer, and his wife, Rebecca; and many nieces, nephews,
great-nephews, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, United in their deep and abiding love for each other
and for their family, Jeff and Jackie Davis lived caring and
purposeful lives, and they will forever hold a special place in the
hearts of those they left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jeffery Wayne Davis
and Jacqueline Diane Davis and extend sincere condolences to their
loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jeff and
Jackie Davis.
Bernal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1527 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House