HR 55 Summary

• Commemorates the life of Mrs. Ira Dell Boyd, who died on February 7, 2021, at age 89.

• Mrs. Boyd was born April 15, 1931, in Wilcox County, Mississippi, and worked as a lunch assistant at Baker Elementary and later at Simon and Magellan for 10 years.

• She was a devoted member of Bryant Chapel A.M.E Church, serving on the Pastor's Aide Board, Sunday School, Missionary, and Choir, and served as Stewardess and President of the Golden Agers.

• She is survived by three sons, three daughters, 16 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; she was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Jim Boyd, Jr., and several siblings and one son.

• The House of Representatives records her death with deep sadness and offers this resolution as tribute to her life with heartfelt sympathy to her family.