H.R. No. 42
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Leslie Paul Boone of Blanchard, Oklahoma, on September
29, 2023, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Paul Boone was born on January 9, 1946, and he
attended schools in the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
in Corpus Christi; following his high school graduation in 1964, he
obtained a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Texas A&I
University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boone was employed as a teacher and coach for
many years, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in the
petrochemical industry that spanned more than two decades; he later
retired to Lake Toledo Bend in Hemphill, where he lived for some 15
years before moving to Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Boone benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Bonnie, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned 58 years; he took great pride in
his children, Brian and Bren, and his family eventually grew to
include six grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, Carsen, Kaed, Kaelyn,
and Kye; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boone treasured time spent with his loved ones,
and some of his favorite activities included cheering on his
children at sporting events, cooking meals for family gatherings,
and playing card and board games; he was also a talented craftsman
and enjoyed building things by hand; and
WHEREAS, Although Paul Boone is deeply missed, memories of
his warmth, his integrity, and his devotion to his family remain to
comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Leslie Paul Boone and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Bonnie Boone; to his brother, Wayne Boone;
to his sister, Loyce Pearson and her husband, Mike; to his son,
Brian Boone and his wife, Kimberly; to his daughter, Bren Petroski
and her husband, Tom; to his grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, and
Carsen Boone, and Kaed, Kaelyn, and Kye Petroski; 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 Paul Boone.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 42 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on November 17, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House