HR845 - In memory of William L. Boyan Jr. and Gail Ann Boyan.

      H.R. No. 845       R E S O L U T I O N          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