TITLE: Honoring Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Honoring Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola on her 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola marked that special milestone in her life on March 7, 2011; and WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Beatrice Boyd was born near Yantis to Governor and Ellis Howle; on October 6, 1927, she married Oscar Lee Boyd, and the couple were blessed with three sons, Thurman, Billy, and Phillip; through the years, she has also welcomed six grandsons, six great-grandsons, and three great-granddaughters into her family; and WHEREAS, In her younger years, Mrs. Boyd worked in the textile industry and was widely admired for her southern cooking, especially her chicken-fried steak; today, she is a valued member of First Baptist Church in Mineola; and WHEREAS, Beatrice Boyd is a source of tremendous inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Beatrice Ann Boyd on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2747 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House