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

89(R) HR 845 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House