TITLE: In memory of Walter Keven Davis of Waxahachie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Walter Keven Davis of Waxahachie.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Walter Keven Davis of Waxahachie on April 24, 2017, at the age of 66; and WHEREAS, Born in March 1951 to Luther Monroe Davis and Grace Weir, Keven Davis shared a rewarding marriage with Dana Davis that spanned 35 years; he was the father of three sons, Erik, Kody, and Brittain, and in later years, he was blessed with five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was a partner at the surveying and engineering firm of Davis and McDill for 29 years, and he was widely respected in the business community of Waxahachie; a man of profound religious faith, he was active in the Walk to Emmaus and Kairos Prison Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Red Oak; and WHEREAS, A warmhearted and good-humored man, Mr. Davis loved to sing and play the guitar, tell silly jokes and tall tales, and collect arrowheads; he took great delight in nature and enjoyed stories of the paranormal, even if he didn't quite believe them; a serious Harry Potter fan, he considered himself a member in good standing of House Gryffindor of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; and WHEREAS, A loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a true and loyal friend, Keven Davis lived a joyful and purposeful life, and memories of happy times spent in his company will forever illuminate the hearts of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Walter Keven Davis and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Dana Davis; to his mother, Grace Weir; to his sons, Erik Davis and his wife, Tamara, Kody Davis and his wife, Elizabeth, and Brittain Davis and his wife, Rachel; to his grandchildren, Scout, Jadon, Ari, Thomas, and Audrey; to his sister, Brenda Adams; and to his other relatives and many 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Walter Keven Davis. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1975 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House