SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  William Box
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of
  William Elbert Box of Simms, who passed away on June 5, 2023, at
  the age of 84; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Arthur James Box and Azema Chaisson
  Box, William Box was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on
  May 18, 1939; he grew up with two brothers, Dan and Dean, and two
  sisters, Ihla Rae and Sylvia; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Box embarked on a career in the United States
  military; over the course of 33 years, he served in two branches
  of our nation's armed forces; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Box was the father of
  four children, David, Randy, Billy, and Cindy; he shared a
  fulfilling marriage with his wife, Edna Delaine Box, until her
  passing on May 16, 2023; he was also preceded in death by their
  son, David; a man of faith, he was a member of Siloam Baptist
  Church; and
         WHEREAS, Although William Box is greatly missed, he has
  left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
  will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of William Elbert Box and extend sincere sympathy to the members
  of his family: to his sons, Randy Box and his wife, Judy, and
  William E. "Billy" Box II; to his daughter, Cindy Moore, and her
  husband, David; to his sisters, Ihla Rae Box and Sylvia Swilley;
  to his brother, Dean Box, and his wife, Gail; to his nine
  grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and to his many
  other relatives and friends; 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 William Box.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate