In memory of Janette Kathleen Davis of Galveston.
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.
