Honor Margaret Boyce’s Legacy

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.