86R32531 SME-D
 
  By: Raney H.R. No. 1622
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Central Texas lost a revered business and civic
  leader with the passing of A. P. Boyd of College Station on July 11,
  2016, at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Lafayette Bert Boyd and Kate Grace
  Mauldin Boyd, A. P. Boyd was born in Sylvester on December 19, 1933,
  and grew up with the companionship of eight siblings; he began
  working at Young Brothers Construction in Waco at just 16 years of
  age, and in 1952, he joined the U.S. Army, serving overseas as a
  telephone operator during the Korean War; and
         WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge in 1956, Mr. Boyd
  returned to Young Brothers Construction, where he eventually
  assumed the office of vice president; guided by the motto "If it's
  worth doing, it's worth doing right," he built a notable 42-year
  career with the company and won widespread acclaim in his industry;
  he went on to serve as president of the Associated General
  Contractors of Texas in 1994, and two years later, he was named
  membership director, a role he held until his retirement in 2014;
  and
         WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Mr. Boyd
  remained active in his community; he cofounded and served as the
  inaugural president of the Wellborn Lions Club, and he further
  distinguished himself as a member of the boards of the Wellborn
  Special Utilities District, the Wellborn Saddle Club, and the South
  Brazos County Fire Department; moreover, he was an enthusiastic and
  generous supporter of Texas A&M University; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Boyd shared nearly six
  decades of marriage with his beloved wife, the former Margie Nell
  Meissner, and over the years, they were blessed with three
  children, Steven Boyd and his wife, Charlene, Gregory Boyd, and
  Rebecca Boyd Musgrove and her husband, Anthony, as well as a special
  "adopted" son, Benny Ray Hawkins; the couple later welcomed into
  their family five grandchildren, Nikolas, Katy, Brandon, Samantha,
  and Jay, and two great-grandchildren, Jolie and Christopher; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his strong work ethic, his community
  engagement, and his commitment to his faith, A. P. Boyd lived a life
  that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he
  will forever be remembered with deep admiration and affection; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of A. P. Boyd and
  extend heartfelt sympathy to his 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 A. P. Boyd.