TITLE: In memory of William L. Boyan Jr. and Gail Ann Boyan.

SUMMARY: In memory of William L. Boyan Jr. and Gail Ann Boyan.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Gail Ann Boyan, who passed away on June 15, 2024, and her husband, William L. Boyan Jr., who passed away on September 29, 2024; and WHEREAS, The couple met while attending Medford Junior High School in Medford, Massachusetts; they shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than six decades, and they were blessed with 5 children, Claudia, Craig, William, Scott, and Todd, and 11 grandchildren, John, Hailey, Grace, Alessandra, Carly, Mia, Sofia, William, Scott, Rachel, and Jack; and WHEREAS, Bill Boyan grew up in Medford and went on to attend college at Harvard University; for 40 years, he was employed at John Hancock Life Insurance Company, where he eventually became president and chief operating officer; he was an avid philanthropist and a passionate supporter of many charities and organizations in Boston, and he served for 27 years on the board of trustees for Boston Children's Hospital; he led the board as its chair and at one time served as chief executive officer of the hospital, which established the William L. Boyan Award in honor of his contributions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Boyan further benefited the Boston School Committee through his involvement, serving as chair of the Boston Plan for Excellence for public schools; he also had the distinction of holding board memberships and other prominent positions with the State Street Master Funds, Old Mutual South Africa Master Trust, the National Alliance of Businessmen, and the Florida Atlantic University Lifelong Learning Society; and WHEREAS, A native of Medford, the former Gail Ann Nicholson attended Tufts University and moved with her husband to Nahant; she shared Mr. Boyan's affinity for community service and actively supported the work of the Nahant Arts Association, the Boston Children's Hospital Fund, the Hestia Fund, and other groups; she participated in educational pursuits at FAU and was involved with the institution's Lifelong Learning Society; and WHEREAS, Both Mr. and Mrs. Boyan were enthusiastic world travelers; they regularly headed south during the winter to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where they enjoyed boating, playing golf, and most of all spending time with friends and family; and WHEREAS, Although Bill and Gail Boyan are deeply missed, they have left their loved ones with a wealth of memories that will forever be cherished; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of William L. Boyan Jr. and Gail Ann Boyan and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn their passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill and Gail Boyan. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 845 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House