81R35445 JKB-D By: Merritt H.R. No. 2837 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Marion and Sidney Boyce of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2009, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Marion Boyce and the former Sidney Johnston Gressett exchanged the vows of matrimony at Grace Baptist Church in Amarillo in 1959, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; Mr. Boyce is a semiretired cement contractor; Mrs. Boyce works with Jack B. Kelley, Inc., and was previously employed with Amega Industries in Longview; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, Duane Boyce, Johnny Boyce, and Rebecca Ovalle and her husband, Marcus, as well as eight grandchildren, Jacklyn, Jake, Aaron, Denai, Miranda, Jessie, Brandyn, and Toni, and five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Jaycee, Kason, Eden, and Malachi, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Marion and Sidney Boyce have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Marion and Sidney Boyce on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Boyce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.