TITLE: Congratulating Randy K. Boyd of Victoria on his induction into the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Randy K. Boyd of Victoria on his induction into the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Randy K. Boyd of Victoria was inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame on March 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, Born into a musical family in Port Lavaca, Mr. Boyd received early instruction from his father; he was also inspired by his uncle, Leroy Key, an electric guitarist, and recorded him in order to learn scales and songs; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd and his longtime bandmate, bassist John L. Sullivan, formed their friendship in the mid-1970s, playing in the worship band at First Assembly of God Church in Bloomington; they went on to play at opries across South Texas and eventually accompanied artists nationwide; over the years, Mr. Boyd has performed with such stars as Charley Pride, the Bellamy Brothers, and John Wayne Schulz of American Idol fame; and WHEREAS, In 2019, Mr. Boyd was named Player of the Year by the Texas Steel Guitar Association; he leads the Steel Guitar Club of Victoria, and he and Mr. Sullivan manage the Crossroads Country Opry in Victoria, where they appear monthly with a band that also includes Mr. Boyd's wife, Ann; in addition, they play old-time gospel hymns on Sundays at Branded Cowboy Church in Victoria; and WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 55 years, Randy Boyd has delighted countless fans and earned the respect and admiration of his fellow musicians, and he is richly deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Randy K. Boyd on his induction into the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Louderback Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 972 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House