TITLE: In memory of William Elbert Box.

SUMMARY: In memory of William Elbert Box.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of William Elbert Box of Simms, who passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, The son of Arthur James Box and Azema Chaisson Box, William Box was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on May 18, 1939; he grew up with two brothers, Dan and Dean, and two sisters, Ihla Rae and Sylvia; and WHEREAS, Mr. Box embarked on a career in the United States military; over the course of 33 years, he served in two branches of our nation's armed forces; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Box was the father of four children, David, Randy, Billy, and Cindy; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Edna Delaine Box, until her passing on May 16, 2023; he was also preceded in death by their son, David; a man of faith, he was a member of Siloam Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Although William Box is greatly missed, he has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of William Elbert Box and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, Randy Box and his wife, Judy, and William E. "Billy" Box II; to his daughter, Cindy Moore, and her husband, David; to his sisters, Ihla Rae Box and Sylvia Swilley; to his brother, Dean Box, and his wife, Gail; to his nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William Box. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a rising vote.