Senate Resolution No. 3081

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Margaret Boyce,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Boyce of Brooklyn, New York, died on Monday,
February 24, 2020, at the age of 76; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Lois Boyce was born Margaret Lois Young on August
30, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York; she was the 9th of 15 children born to
Frank and Beatrice Young who migrated from Norfolk, Virginia, in search
of more opportunities for their expanding family; and

WHEREAS, Margaret, the first of her siblings born in New York City,
was educated in the New York Public School System, attending P.S. 70,
J.H.S. 35 and graduating from Franklin K. Lane High School, Class of
1961; and

WHEREAS, She entered the work force as a typist at Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company and worked there until 1970; and

WHEREAS, Margaret met Fitzgerald (Gerald) Boyce in 1963, and married
him in 1966; together, they were the proud parents of three sons,
Fitzgerald II, Ryan, and Neil; the couple was married for over 51 years
until Gerald's passing in 2018; and

WHEREAS, In 1979, Margaret Boyce returned to the work force,
accepting a position with the New York Police Department as a Police
Communications Technician; she worked in various capacities including as
a 911 operator for many years and later as a Payroll Aministrator; and

WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, Margaret Boyce went back on the
floor as a 911 operator to field emergency calls; and

WHEREAS, After many years of exemplary service and commendations,
Margaret Boyce retired in 2005; her retired life began the "Nana years"
as the Boyce's became full-time grandparents; they traveled the country
and the Caribbean, and were also present at many, if not all, of their
grandchildrens' events; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Boyce's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, When not at the grandkids' events, Margaret Boyce was a
fixture at both St. Gabriel's Senior Center and Fenimore St. Senior
Center, participating as a member of their dance team as well as their
annual shows; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Boyce was also an active member of The Church of
The Evangel, serving on the budget committee and, when the time came,
helping to find a new minister; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Beatrice Young; eight
siblings, Atressa, Andrew, Vivian, Celia, Roger, Wanda, Glenn and Lyle;
and her husband, Gerald; Margaret Boyce is survived by her three sons,
Fitzgerald II (Roshawn), Ryan (Jacqueline) and Neil (Christina); eight
grandchildren, Shannon, Salah, Sadyah, Yasirah, Amani, Niles, Nathan and
Nia; six siblings, Frankie, Donald, Herbert (Barnetta), Bernie (Carol),
Norma (Harold) and Alvin; and two sisters-in-law, Gloria and Daryle; as
well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Margaret Boyce leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Margaret Boyce, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Margaret Boyce.