H.R. No. 2747
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola marked that
special milestone in her life on March 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Beatrice Boyd was
born near Yantis to Governor and Ellis Howle; on October 6, 1927,
she married Oscar Lee Boyd, and the couple were blessed with three
sons, Thurman, Billy, and Phillip; through the years, she has also
welcomed six grandsons, six great-grandsons, and three
great-granddaughters into her family; and
WHEREAS, In her younger years, Mrs. Boyd worked in the
textile industry and was widely admired for her southern cooking,
especially her chicken-fried steak; today, she is a valued member
of First Baptist Church in Mineola; and
WHEREAS, Beatrice Boyd is a source of tremendous inspiration,
and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well
lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who
are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Beatrice Ann Boyd on her 100th birthday
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2747 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House