Bill Text: MS SC516 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend higher education advocacy of Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., of Oxford, Mississippi, and extend the sympathy of the Legislature.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-02 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC516 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-SC516-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Clarke, Tollison, Barnett, Dearing, Frazier, Hopson, Jackson (32nd), Michel
Senate Concurrent Resolution 516
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ADVOCACY OF DR. L. STACY DAVIDSON, JR., OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AND EXTENDING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE LEGISLATURE ON HIS PASSING.
WHEREAS, Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., respected member of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and Mississippi Civic Leader, passed away on December 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Pope, Mississippi, on December 19, 1932. He graduated as Valedictorian of his Pope High School class. Dr. Davidson went on to attend the University of Mississippi where he graduated with honors. While attending the University of Mississippi Medical School, he met the love of his life, Fay Spruill. They went on to share a rich marriage of 58 years. Dr. Davidson completed his Medicine Internship at Baylor School of Medicine in Houston, Texas; and
WHEREAS, he served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps before serving his community as a General Practitioner for five years in Cleveland. Deciding to further his medical education, Dr. Davidson proceeded to complete his residency training in Ophthalmology at Tulane University. He practiced medicine a total of 52 years; and
WHEREAS, a passionate supporter of education, Dr. Davidson served on the Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning Board of Trustees for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, other honors received by Dr. Davidson include: Ole Miss Alumni Hall of Fame, UMMC Guardian Society member, Ole Miss Chancellor's Trust, Cleveland High School and Delta State University teams' doctor for 14 years, Delta Medical Society, Mississippi Medical Association, American Medical Association, Diplomat of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Regional Board of Directors of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and local Boy Scouts of America Leader; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Davidson was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Cleveland, where he taught Sunday School and was a senior member of the Methodist Men's Club. He was also honored as Charity Ball King for the Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland. An avid sports fan, hunter and gardener, Dr. Davidson enjoyed sharing his produce with family and friends. He also delighted in lovingly doting on his grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his son, Friley Spruill Davidson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Stacy Davidson, Sr.; and nephew, Darryl Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Fay Spruill Davidson; son, John Stacy (Laurie); and brother, Dr. Gene Davidson (Diane). He also leaves four grandchildren: Brantley (Katie), Samuel, Caroline and Andrew; and three nephews; and we pay tribute and cherish fondly the memory of this most public-spirited citizen of the State of Mississippi, whose enormous civic and charitable energy will be missed:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the higher education advocacy of Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., of Oxford, Mississippi, and extend the condolences of the Legislature on his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the surviving family of Dr. Davidson, forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
