TITLE: Honoring Conster Willow Davis of Corpus Christi for her involvement with the Foster Grandparent Program.

SUMMARY: Honoring Conster Willow Davis of Corpus Christi for her involvement with the Foster Grandparent Program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Conster "Connie" Willow Davis has served as a foster grandparent to kindergartners at Galvan Elementary School in Corpus Christi for 15 years; and WHEREAS, A federally funded initiative offered through the Senior Corps service organization, the Foster Grandparent Program is composed of 55-year-old and older volunteers who donate at least 20 hours per week to benefit the local community; and WHEREAS, At 93, Ms. Davis is the oldest among some 70 volunteers involved in the Corpus Christi branch of the program; she aids the teacher with such daily tasks as organizing homework folders and filing student work and works around the school as needed; known as "Granny" to her students, she also provides extra assistance to those who move at a slower pace than their peers, working with them one-on-one to help them progress; and WHEREAS, Ms. Davis is no stranger to education, having spent some time as a young woman teaching in McKinney schools; during World War II, she worked in the nation's behalf as a riveter, and she subsequently earned a living as a seamstress in the garment industry; she learned of the Foster Grandparent Program when she signed up to volunteer at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, where she assisted people with disabilities for a time; and WHEREAS, Through her selfless contributions, Connie Davis has enriched the lives of countless Texans, and she has set an outstanding example of generosity to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Connie Davis for her many years of service with the Foster Grandparent Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued good fortune; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2220 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House