TITLE: In memory of Janette Kathleen Davis of Galveston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Janette Kathleen Davis of Galveston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Janette Kathleen Davis of Galveston on January 3, 2025, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Cheryl Brien and William Warren, the former Jan Warren was born in Fort Worth on October 18, 1964; after graduating from Southwest High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in forest management from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1986; and WHEREAS, A dedicated environmental advocate, Ms. Davis worked for the Texas A&M Forest Service for 17 years, beginning in its oak wilt program in Granbury and later leading rural assistance programs and addressing forest policy issues at the agency's headquarters in College Station; she went on to join the U.S. Forest Service, where she eventually served as deputy regional forester for the Southern Region of State, Private, and Tribal Forestry; at the time of her passing, she was a program manager for the Wildfire Risk Reduction Infrastructure Team, a committee created to prevent and manage forest fires in the western United States; and WHEREAS, Widely respected by her colleagues, Ms. Davis was instrumental in moving the Society of American Foresters annual convention to Fort Worth; the recipient of a number of professional honors, she was especially admired for her great commitment to the preservation of woodlands and to mentorship; a devoted mother to her son, William Warren Davis, she enjoyed hosting friends and family at her home, gardening, and attending live events; her life was further enriched by the companionship of her cherished Doberman, Abba, with whom she spent many happy hours walking on the beaches of Galveston; and WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this treasured woman's love and friendship will always remember her with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Janette Kathleen Davis and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son, William Warren Davis; to her parents, Cheryl Young Brien and William Miles Warren and his wife, Sharon Giraud Warren; to her brother, William Jeffrey Warren; and to her other relatives and many 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 Jan Davis. Leo Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 682 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House