In memory of Roy Leonard Grant Sr. of Houston.

89(R) HR 825 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 825

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and

meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends

of Roy Leonard Grant Sr. of Houston, who passed away on March 30,

2025, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, Born in Chester on September 20, 1939, to Ezell

Grant and Doris Wells, Roy Grant grew up with the companionship of

two sisters, Gloria and Nelvia; he graduated from Chester High

School, and he went on to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1969 and to

complete a tour of duty in Germany; after concluding his military

service, he worked as a pipefitter at the Goodyear Chemical plant

for 35 years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, In 1963, Mr. Grant exchanged vows with the love of

his life, Bobbie Jean Grant, and the couple shared a rewarding

marriage that spanned 54 years until her passing in 2017; Mr. Grant

took great pride in his daughters, Cynthia, Barbara, and Bridgette,

and his sons, Roy and Ira; with the passing years, he saw his

treasured family grow to include 23 grandchildren and 36

great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Grant was involved in numerous organizations in

Northeast Houston; his volunteer efforts included service as a

member of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform

Now, as the commissioner of the East Houston Athletic Club, as

president of Smokey Jasper Park, and as a board member for the East

Houston Civic Club and the Lakewood Park Advisory Committee; his

interest in civic affairs was also reflected in his work with State

Representative Senfronia Thompson, U.S. Representative Sheila

Jackson Lee, and other elected officials; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Roy Grant will

forever remember his kindness, his leadership, and his service to

his community, and his legacy will continue to be appreciated for

many years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roy Leonard Grant

Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to

his daughters, Cynthia Grant and her husband, Clifford, Barbara

Grant, and Bridgette Grant and her husband, Johnny; to his sons, Roy

Leonard Grant Jr. and his wife, Placiel, and Ira Grant and his wife,

Shanquetta; to his stepson, Willie Meeks, and his wife, Michelle;

to his sister, Nelvia Jean Reese; to his grandchildren and

great-grandchildren; 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 Roy Grant.

Dutton

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 825 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House