89R7686 KRT-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 30
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on May 24,
2024, with the passing of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland at the age
of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mary Frank and Paul Davis, Ferrell
"Chivo" Davis was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 12,
1944, and he grew up with the companionship of a brother, Paul;
after graduating from Midland High School, he attended The
University of Texas at Austin and then went on to earn his
bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University; he
subsequently answered his nation's call to duty, and following his
military service, he began his professional career in 1967 with
Shell USA, Inc.; after working for various independent oil and gas
companies, he founded Davis Partners, Ltd., in 1978, and he oversaw
the business's growth over the succeeding decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis also had a passion for ranching, and he
managed a successful cow/calf and meat goat operation in Bandera
County, earning a Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture award from
the Texas County Agriculture Agents Association in 2001; engaged in
his community, he served as a board member of the Midland Children's
Rehabilitation Center, Manor Park, Inc., Bynum School, and Texas
Commerce Bank-Midland, and he was an active congregant of First
Methodist Midland; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Davis was blessed with the
love and support of his wife of 57 years, Polly; he took great pride
in their twin daughters, Jennifer and Shelley, and his treasured
family grew to include six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter;
during his leisure hours, he enjoyed entertaining neighbors and
friends and spending time with his many dogs; and
WHEREAS, Although Ferrell Davis is deeply missed, memories of
his enthusiasm for life, his strength of character, and his
devotion to his family remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Ferrell Davis and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Polly
Chappell Davis; to his daughters, Jennifer Davis Hord and her
husband, Willis, and Shelley Davis Harper and her husband, Jack; to
his grandchildren, Lauren Ferrell Harper, Davis Lee Hord and his
wife, Margaret, Ellen Claire Hord, Hunt Daniel Hord, Caroline
Bryant Harper, and Olivia Chappell Harper; to his great-grandchild,
Frances Fox Hord; to his brother, Paul L. Davis Jr., and his wife,
Betty Rae; to his sister-in-law, Carolyn Chappell Light, and her
husband, David; to his brother-in-law, David Scott Miles; and to
his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Ferrell Davis.