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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Byrd Lacey Jr., a Baptist minister from Houston who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Chappell Hill in 1933, Lacey was ordained as a minister in 1958 and dedicated 64 years to religious service, leading several Baptist churches including Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, where he served for four decades until his retirement in March 2024. The resolution highlights his personal life, noting his 54-year marriage to Marilyn Lacey and his family, which includes four children, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Lacey was educated at Union Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a doctorate in divinity studies, and was deeply committed to his faith, family, and community. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted this resolution to pay tribute to his memory, extend condolences to his family, and officially commemorate his life and contributions by preparing an official copy of the resolution and adjourning in his memory.

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