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.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2837 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House