09 LC 94 0117

House Resolution 95

By: Representatives Buckner of the 130th, Smith of the 131st, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 129th, and Smyre of the 132nd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Janice Davis; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mrs. Janice Davis on January 6, 2009, when she lost her five-year battle with a rare form of cancer; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis was born on January 20, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Omagene Davis Holland and Douglas W. Davis and stepdaughter of Ernest Holland; and

WHEREAS, this great Georgian graduated from Columbus High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and a master's degree in Business Administration from Columbus State University; and

WHEREAS, a caring and generous woman, Mrs. Davis was an active member of Wynbrook Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, during her life, Mrs. Davis worked for nine years as executive director of the nonprofit Sports Council of Columbus, retiring in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis was committed to making Columbus a venue for sports, working hard to attract events such as the Georgia High School Association Championships, cycling competitions, and softball tournaments; and

WHEREAS, this courageous and classy lady will long be remembered by her many friends, neighbors, and relatives who valued her wonderful outlook on life, her active involvement in her community, and her determination to persevere through the toughest of life's struggles; and

WHEREAS, all who were privileged to know this distinguished Georgian join her family in mourning her loss.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Janice Davis and expressing its appreciation of her many contributions to her community and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Davis's family.