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89(R) HR 972 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 972
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Randy K. Boyd of Victoria was inducted into the
Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame on March 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Born into a musical family in Port Lavaca, Mr. Boyd
received early instruction from his father; he was also inspired by
his uncle, Leroy Key, an electric guitarist, and recorded him in
order to learn scales and songs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd and his longtime bandmate, bassist John L.
Sullivan, formed their friendship in the mid-1970s, playing in the
worship band at First Assembly of God Church in Bloomington; they
went on to play at opries across South Texas and eventually
accompanied artists nationwide; over the years, Mr. Boyd has
performed with such stars as Charley Pride, the Bellamy Brothers,
and John Wayne Schulz of
American Idol
fame; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, Mr. Boyd was named Player of the Year by the
Texas Steel Guitar Association; he leads the Steel Guitar Club of
Victoria, and he and Mr. Sullivan manage the Crossroads Country
Opry in Victoria, where they appear monthly with a band that also
includes Mr. Boyd's wife, Ann; in addition, they play old-time
gospel hymns on Sundays at Branded Cowboy Church in Victoria; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 55 years, Randy Boyd has
delighted countless fans and earned the respect and admiration of
his fellow musicians, and he is richly deserving of this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Randy K. Boyd on his induction into
the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Boyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Louderback
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 972 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House