H.R. No. 2875
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Newton County lost a beloved resident and an admired
community leader with the passing of County Judge Ronnie Boyett on
May 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie Boyett was born on May 22, 1948, to James H.
and Lillian Patterson Boyett in Newton; he was a lifelong resident
of the city and the former owner of the Newton Feed Store; he ran for
the position of Newton County judge in 2014 and was unopposed in
both the primary and the general election; and
WHEREAS, Judge Boyett enjoyed a rewarding family life with
his wife, Martha, and their children, Wade and Tina; as his extended
family grew, he delighted in spending time with his four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie Boyett was a devoted family man and an
outstanding community leader, and his commitment to his loved ones
and to Newton County will be remembered for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Ronnie
Boyett and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Martha Boyett; to his children, Wade Boyett and
Tina Easley, and her husband, Brad; to his siblings, Charlie
Boyett, Alta Cooper, Dorothy Dawson, Ruth Brown, Reba Griffin,
Wanda Wood, Betty White, Joyce Horn, and Peggy Bazarth; to his
grandchildren, Justin Conn and Michael, Christian, and Emily
Boyett; to his great-grandson, Tuff Conn; and to his other
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Newton
County Judge Ronnie Boyett.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2875 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House