TITLE: In memory of Audrey Ellen Davidson of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Audrey Ellen Davidson of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Audrey Ellen Davidson of Waco passed away on April 18, 2011, at the age of 79, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, Born to LeRoy and Evangeline Dickman in Yankton, South Dakota, on August 11, 1931, the former Audrey Dickman moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with her family at the age of 11; she was joined in matrimony to John Davidson on March 17, 1950, and the couple enjoyed a devoted union of 61 years; they were blessed with four children, Michael, James, John, and Jane, as well as six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Davidson and her husband owned the Ross Employment Agency and A-1 Laundry; in addition to helping to operate the family businesses, she worked as a physician's assistant and as a dispatcher with the Sioux Falls Argus Leader;after retiring in 1987, the couple moved to Mesa, Arizona; they recently relocated to Waco to be near family; and WHEREAS, An avid reader, Mrs. Davidson also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and playing bingo and Trivial Pursuit in her leisure time; above all, she loved spending time with her family; and WHEREAS, Over the past several years, Mrs. Davidson inspired those who knew her through the remarkable grace and courage with which she met the challenges of her illness; and WHEREAS, Audrey Davidson left an indelible impression on all who were blessed to know her, and those who shared in the warmth of her affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Audrey Ellen Davidson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, John Davidson; to her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Kathleen Davidson, James and Sharon Davidson, and John and Marilyn Davidson; to her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Carroll Shirley; to her grandchildren, Aimee Hennessy and her husband, Steve, Mick Davidson, Jay Davidson, Brant Davidson, Amanda Shirley, and Megan Shirley; to her seven great-grandchildren; to her sister, Erla Mae Williams; to her brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Margie Dickman and William and Norma Dickman; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Audrey Davidson. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2225 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House