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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola marked that |
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special milestone in her life on March 7, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Beatrice Boyd was |
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born near Yantis to Governor and Ellis Howle; on October 6, 1927, |
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she married Oscar Lee Boyd, and the couple were blessed with three |
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sons, Thurman, Billy, and Phillip; through the years, she has also |
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welcomed six grandsons, six great-grandsons, and three |
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great-granddaughters into her family; and |
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WHEREAS, In her younger years, Mrs. Boyd worked in the |
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textile industry and was widely admired for her southern cooking, |
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especially her chicken-fried steak; today, she is a valued member |
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of First Baptist Church in Mineola; and |
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WHEREAS, Beatrice Boyd is a source of tremendous inspiration, |
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and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well |
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lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who |
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are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Beatrice Ann Boyd on her 100th birthday |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Hughes |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2747 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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