86R32786 BK-D
By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 65
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of William James Boring of Tyler on April 5, 2019, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Boring was born to Annie Mae and Fletcher
Boring on October 4, 1929, in Tyler, and he grew up with two
siblings, Nancy and Gary; a graduate of Tyler High School, he
enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the end of World War II and
became an intelligence officer, specializing in high speed
intercept cryptography and later training air force and army
officers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boring continued his education at North Texas
State University, where he earned a master's degree in accounting;
he went on to enjoy a successful and varied career that included
owning the Tyler Employment Agency, working as a sales manager for
Western Foundry, and making a name for himself as a real estate
agent and developer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boring took an active role in his community,
serving as chair of the Smith County Appraisal Review Board and as a
member of the Tyler Board of Realtors Ethics Committee and the Texas
Department of Transportation Right of Way Board; strong in his
faith, he worshipped at Green Acres Baptist Church and attended
Bible study with his dear friends for more than 40 years; he was
cherished deeply and regarded as a role model by many people, who
admired him for his warmth, his integrity, and his commitment to the
needs of others; and
WHEREAS, On April 19, 1968, Mr. Boring married his high
school sweetheart and the love of his life, the former Joan
Vanderpool, who preceded him in death in 2006; he took great pride
in his children, Nancy, Elizabeth, and John, and he had the pleasure
of welcoming into the family seven grandchildren, Elizabeth,
Amanda, Sarah, Cal, Rachel, Jamie, and Bryce, as well as three
great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Blake, and William; and
WHEREAS, Although Jamie Boring is deeply missed, memories of
his wisdom, his kindness, and his devotion to his loved ones remain
to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of William James Boring and extend
sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Jamie Boring.