SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 861
In Memory
of
William James Boring
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Jamie Boring.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate