[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CHERYL YVONNE WALLACE BOYD

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
remembrance of Cheryl Yvonne Wallace Boyd whose passing on Monday, July 
13, 2009 at the age of 53 is a loss for the community of Dallas, Texas.
  Ms. Boyd began her career in public service as counsel on the Senate 
Commerce Committee, and worked over fifteen years with the 
Environmental Protection Agency where she served in various positions 
with the utmost distinction. Ms. Boyd was a public servant in the 
truest sense, and for those who knew and worked beside her, she was 
described as nothing short of an extraordinary woman who was devoted, 
charitable, kind and a tireless advocate.
  Beyond her talents in government, Ms. Boyd was a fixture in the 
Dallas community. She was an active member in the Junior League of 
Dallas, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, 
developing the potential of women and improving the community through 
the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Ms. Boyd was 
also very involved in one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer 
service organizations, The Links, Incorporated. As a member of the 
Dallas chapter she was part of an extraordinary group of women 
committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and 
economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African 
ancestry.
  Ms. Boyd's legacy of service and giving is an example for all those 
who wish to serve their communities. Although she has passed, her 
legacy of service and devotion to community will continue to benefit 
the City of Dallas for years to come.

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