H.R. No. 42

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Leslie Paul Boone of Blanchard, Oklahoma, on September
	29, 2023, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Boone was born on January 9, 1946, and he
	attended schools in the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
	in Corpus Christi; following his high school graduation in 1964, he
	obtained a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Texas A&I
	University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Boone was employed as a teacher and coach for
	many years, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in the
	petrochemical industry that spanned more than two decades; he later
	retired to Lake Toledo Bend in Hemphill, where he lived for some 15
	years before moving to Oklahoma; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Boone benefited from the
	love and support of his wife, Bonnie, with whom he shared a
	fulfilling marriage that spanned 58 years; he took great pride in
	his children, Brian and Bren, and his family eventually grew to
	include six grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, Carsen, Kaed, Kaelyn,
	and Kye; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Boone treasured time spent with his loved ones,
	and some of his favorite activities included cheering on his
	children at sporting events, cooking meals for family gatherings,
	and playing card and board games; he was also a talented craftsman
	and enjoyed building things by hand; and
	WHEREAS, Although Paul Boone is deeply missed, memories of
	his warmth, his integrity, and his devotion to his family remain to
	comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Leslie Paul Boone and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
	his family: to his wife, Bonnie Boone; to his brother, Wayne Boone;
	to his sister, Loyce Pearson and her husband, Mike; to his son,
	Brian Boone and his wife, Kimberly; to his daughter, Bren Petroski
	and her husband, Tom; to his grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, and
	Carsen Boone, and Kaed, Kaelyn, and Kye Petroski; 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 Paul Boone.
	Herrero
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 42 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on November 17, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House