TITLE: In memory of Leslie Paul Boone.

SUMMARY: In memory of Leslie Paul Boone.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Leslie Paul Boone of Blanchard, Oklahoma, on September 29, 2023, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, Paul Boone was born on January 9, 1946, and he attended schools in the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District in Corpus Christi; following his high school graduation in 1964, he obtained a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Texas A&I University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boone was employed as a teacher and coach for many years, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in the petrochemical industry that spanned more than two decades; he later retired to Lake Toledo Bend in Hemphill, where he lived for some 15 years before moving to Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Boone benefited from the love and support of his wife, Bonnie, with whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned 58 years; he took great pride in his children, Brian and Bren, and his family eventually grew to include six grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, Carsen, Kaed, Kaelyn, and Kye; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boone treasured time spent with his loved ones, and some of his favorite activities included cheering on his children at sporting events, cooking meals for family gatherings, and playing card and board games; he was also a talented craftsman and enjoyed building things by hand; and WHEREAS, Although Paul Boone is deeply missed, memories of his warmth, his integrity, and his devotion to his family remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Leslie Paul Boone and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Bonnie Boone; to his brother, Wayne Boone; to his sister, Loyce Pearson and her husband, Mike; to his son, Brian Boone and his wife, Kimberly; to his daughter, Bren Petroski and her husband, Tom; to his grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, and Carsen Boone, and Kaed, Kaelyn, and Kye Petroski; and to his other 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 Paul Boone. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 42 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 17, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House