SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Reverend David Boyd, who is retiring as rector of Saint David's Episcopal Church in Austin after 30 years of outstanding service in the ministry; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Boyd was called to serve as the 13th rector of Saint David's Episcopal Church in August of 2003; prior to his move to Austin, he served in leadership positions at four ministries in Wisconsin, including two inner-city missions in Milwaukee, and he served as rector of the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Lexington, Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, Over the last 11 years, Reverend Boyd has ministered faithfully to the needs of the Saint David's Episcopal Church congregation; under his outstanding leadership, the church has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the Austin community; and

WHEREAS, In addition to guiding the ministries of the church, he has served on numerous diocesan committees at the national level, and he was elected to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church four times; and

WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Reverend Boyd has had a positive influence on the lives of many Christians, and his presence at Saint David's Episcopal Church will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend David Boyd for his exemplary life of leadership and his many contributions to Saint David's Episcopal Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate