Constable Gary Majors, appointed unanimously by Commissioners Court to succeed the late Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, led the renaming dedication of the street in front of the east Fort Bend Annex to Ruben Davis Drive. With freezing temperatures and tears coming from his eyes, Majors was joined by hundreds Saturday, January 7th to remember his mentor.

“Constable Davis is our conscience. He's a trailblazer who taught me what I know about this office and civil law enforcement. He was a teacher that taught us compassion for senior citizens and youth in our community and county. We'll never fill his big shoes but I pledge to build on his promise and legacy,” said Majors, who has worked in the Pct. 2 Office since 1994, two years longer than Davis did. Under the watchful eye of Davis, Majors worked his way from deputy to corporal, sergeant and lieutenant.

“From when I completed Houston Community College Police Academy to now, I am and will always look to Constable Davis for direction. My life’s mission is to make his wife Sharon, daughter Robin, father Ruben Davis Sr., the Pct. 2 office he put together and law enforcement officers in all this county, Houston, Missouri City and Stafford proud in how we’ll work together to continue what Ruben Davis did right,” he said.

Constable Majors will continue in the light of Davis by focusing on meals for senior citizens as well as welfare checks for citizens. His deputies provide assist in providing back-to-school supplies and scholarship bids that have grown each year for decades. He'll continue to reach out to Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert and all elected officials across the county and area cities.

This is just the beginning of work for Majors. This upcoming December he will need to file for the Fort Bend Pct. 2 March 2018 Democratic Primary to be on the ballot for fall 2018 to continue on the path Davis laid out.

Remembering Davis was State Rep. Ron Reynolds who served as the event’s emcee. Reynolds said there has never been an event he felt more emotional about serving at because of the close partnership between him and Davis. Both men often knelt in prayer together and partnered on projects. He credited Davis as among the first to inspire him to seek public office and credits the street as a step to ensure future generations always remember the generosity of Davis and his family.

Many elected official and community leaders echoed similar remarks. Pastor Dennis Young of Missouri City Baptist Church said Davis "was a giant among men." Fort Bend Commissioner GradyPrestage and JP Joel Clouser said Davis was one of a threesome with them that worked well to serve the county and community.

Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner talked about their 30 years of love and friendship with Davis. Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis credited Davis for being his secret to securing Fort Bend votes when he first ran for city council.

US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was referred to as a big sister to Davis. Houston City Council Members David Robinson and Larry Green; Missouri City Council Members Chris Preston, AnthonyMaroulis and Floyd Emery; Stafford City Council Member Wen Guerra; Stafford MSD Trustee Xavier Herrera; and Houston Community College Trustee Neta Sane were there to emphasize the importance of Ruben Davis Drive to the future of Houston, Missouri City, Stafford and Fort Bend.

At the end of the ceremony, Constable Davis’ daughter Robin helped to hold up the new street sign to present to the open arms of all there.

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