Bill Text: TX HR34 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 34 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Arabella Davis of Arlington.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR34 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR34-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 34



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
	of Arabella Davis of Arlington, who died on December 6, 2011, at the
	age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, The former Arabella Toney was born in Plainview on
	November 26, 1935, to O. T. and Laura Grace Toney; she graduated
	from high school in Abilene and went on to earn a bachelor's degree
	in education from Baylor University; and
	WHEREAS, After moving to Arlington, she joined the First
	Baptist Church, where she met John L. Davis; they were married in
	1968, beginning a rewarding relationship that lasted for 43 years;
	together, they were blessed with two sons, Stephen and Michael, and
	saw their family grow to include five grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis distinguished herself in the course of a
	29-year career as a teacher in the Arlington Independent School
	District, during which she mentored hundreds of students at Short
	Elementary School and Wood Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated educator and a loving wife, mother, and
	grandmother, Arabella Davis excelled in all of these roles, and she
	leaves behind a legacy that will be treasured by all who held her
	dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Arabella Davis and
	extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
	husband, John L. Davis; to her sons, Stephen Davis and his wife,
	Ronda, and Michael Davis and his wife, Melissa; to her
	grandchildren, Haley Davis, Jordan Davis, Anna Davis, J. Davis, and
	Mark Davis; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Arabella
	Davis.

	Patrick

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 34 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on February 18, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House