SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
In Memory
of
Harold Boyd Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Dallas in mourning the loss of Harold Boyd Sr., who died
February 16, 2017, at the age of 103; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Harold Boyd was born on May
14, 1913, and he was educated in the Dallas public school system;
he attended New Hope Baptist Church as a child and later joined
the congregation of Munger Avenue Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Harold married Jessie Lee Boyd in 1945, and they
were blessed with seven children who were raised with the
loving support of the Munger Avenue Baptist Church community;
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd shared 59 years of marriage until her passing in
2004; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd worked for many years as a self-employed
house painter, contractor, and entrepreneur, and he also worked
for Fox and Jacobs Home Builders; he retired from the Dallas
Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, Harold Boyd was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather and a caring mentor to children throughout the
community; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories
that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Harold Boyd Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Harold Boyd Sr.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2017,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate