SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 831
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Harold Boyd on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for
his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and
admired citizen of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Harold Boyd was born May 14, 1913, to Reverend
Houston Boyd and Viola Weekly Boyd; the 12th of 14 children, he
attended Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, He followed in the footsteps of his father and
enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a self-employed paint
contractor and paper hanger; he also worked for many years with
the Dallas Housing Authority, retiring in 1975; and
WHEREAS, He was married to the late Jessie L. Sanders for
59 years; their children have been a source of much pride and joy,
and he has been blessed with numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices his faith in his
daily life, he is a longtime member of Munger Avenue Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of his birthday, friends and
family are gathering at the Orion Ballroom on May 11, 2013, to
congratulate him and share in this milestone in his life; a
beloved and respected member of his community, he is known for
his courage, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Harold Boyd on his
100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate