In memory of Sandra Dean Erwin Davis.

89(R) SR 670 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670

In Memory

of

Sandra Davis

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Sandra Dean Erwin Davis of De Kalb on April 3, 2025, at

the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of LeRoy and Blanche Erwin, the former

Sandra Erwin was born in Lubbock on February 18, 1943, and she grew up

alongside her brother, Gene Erwin; she met her future husband, Garland

Davis, while they were students at Arlington Heights High School in

Fort Worth; their fulfilling relationship was made even richer with

the addition of a daughter, Stacy, and a son, Greg; Mrs. Davis always

put her family's needs before her own, encouraging her children's

musical talent and driving them to countless lessons, rehearsals, and

competitions, and she was a loyal De Kalb Band Booster; along the way,

she taught her offspring the importance of kindness and living with

purpose; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis held a bachelor's degree in sociology from

the University of Oklahoma; she was employed as an information

operator for Southwestern Bell, as a secretary at OU, and as a

preschool teacher at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History; in

addition, she was a dedicated business partner to her husband in their

family pharmacy; the devoted couple shared numerous outdoor

adventures and spent countless weekends on their sailboat with their

children; among her many talents, Mrs. Davis could repair anything,

and her ingenuity shone in arts, crafts, and home improvement

projects; she easily merged two dress patterns to create her

granddaughter's snow queen costume, and in a single day, she

fearlessly knocked through a wall to add a framed kitchen doorway; in

later years, trembling hands did not prevent her from employing

advanced techniques in her painting; she set an inspiring example of

grace and resilience in navigating life's challenges; and

WHEREAS, Although Sandra Davis is greatly missed, she has left

her family and friends with many cherished memories, and she will

forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sandra Dean Erwin Davis

and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her

husband of 60 years, Garland Davis; to her children, Stacy Deaton and

her husband, Paul, and Greg Davis; to her grandchildren, Corbin

McMenamin and her husband, Sean, Colt and Garth Deaton, and Layla,

Caitlin, and Addison Davis; to her sister-in-law and best friend,

Donna Martin, and her husband, Dave; to her stepsiblings, Pat Dalton,

Joe Dalton, Cathy Dalton Burling and her husband, William, and Celia

Dalton Youngren and her husband, Gary; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do

so in memory of Sandra Davis.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate