SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
	In Memory
	of
	Harold Boyd Sr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
	of Dallas in mourning the loss of Harold Boyd Sr., who died
	February 16, 2017, at the age of 103; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Harold Boyd was born on May
	14, 1913, and he was educated in the Dallas public school system;
	he attended New Hope Baptist Church as a child and later joined
	the congregation of Munger Avenue Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Harold married Jessie Lee Boyd in 1945, and they
	were blessed with seven children who were raised with the
	loving support of the Munger Avenue Baptist Church community;
	Mr. and Mrs. Boyd shared 59 years of marriage until her passing in
	2004; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd worked for many years as a self-employed
	house painter, contractor, and entrepreneur, and he also worked
	for Fox and Jacobs Home Builders; he retired from the Dallas
	Housing Authority; and
	WHEREAS, Harold Boyd was a loving husband, father, and
	grandfather and a caring mentor to children throughout the
	community; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories
	that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in
	his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Harold Boyd Sr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Harold Boyd Sr.
	West
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2017,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate