SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 206
	In Memory
	of
	W. I. Davis Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Center in mourning the loss of W. I. Davis Jr., who
	died October 17, 2014, at the age of 92; and
	WHEREAS, W. I. Davis was born on September 29, 1922, in
	Center; a 1939 graduate of Center High School, he attended
	Schreiner University and The University of Texas, and he served
	the nation with distinction during World War II as a member of the
	United States Army Air Corps; and
	WHEREAS, He married Inez Neilson on April 5, 1947, and they
	enjoyed 67 years of marriage together; they were blessed with two
	children, Neilson Davis and Cynthia Davis Griffin, and with two
	grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was a highly successful entrepreneur
	whose business interests included managing a cattle operation
	and several large tree farms; he was the Mobil Oil Company
	consignee for over 30 years, and he served on the board of
	directors of Farmers State Bank for more than 50 years; and
	WHEREAS, He received numerous honors over the course of his
	distinguished career and was active in a wide range of
	professional and civic organizations; a devout Christian who
	practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a longtime member of
	First United Methodist Church; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of W. I. Davis Jr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of W. I. Davis Jr.
	Nichols
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 18, 2015,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate