HCR30 - In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

      H.C.R. No. 30       HOUSE 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.     Craddick   DeAyala       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 30 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 10, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 30 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the Senate on March 19, 2025.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor