In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

89(R) HCR 30 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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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.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor