78S30721 MW-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 255



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Darrick Eugene of Austin celebrated his 40th 
birthday on September 1, 2003, and this special occasion provides 
an ideal opportunity to recognize the many achievements of this 
esteemed Texan; and
	WHEREAS, An honors student with the first graduating class of 
Willowridge High School, Mr. Eugene attended The University of 
Texas at Austin, where he majored in government and economics, 
making the Dean's List and graduating with honors in 1986; during 
the 69th Legislative Session, Mr. Eugene worked for State 
Representative Harold V. Dutton, and later he was employed with 
Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from the university, Mr. Eugene 
moved to Washington, D.C., to serve as a legislative aide for the 
late Congressman Mickey Leland; then, returning to his studies, he  
pursued a master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School and  
graduated in 1989; and
	WHEREAS, Recruited by AT&T to work in the company's chief 
financial officers organization, Mr. Eugene worked for AT&T in 
Nashville, Tennessee, Morristown, New Jersey, and Dallas before 
coming to Austin, where in 1998 he became the company's director of 
state government affairs; after having served with distinction in 
that position for several years, Mr. Eugene once again decided to 
further his education, and he is currently completing his third 
year at The University of Texas School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his professional and educational 
achievements, Mr. Eugene is knowledgeable in international affairs 
and is an accomplished traveler who has made repeated visits to 
South Africa; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and 
support of his family, including his wife, Dr. Chiquita 
Watt-Eugene, and daughter, Nzingha Williams-Eugene; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished gentleman will undoubtedly 
continue to add to his impressive list of achievements in the years 
ahead, and it is a great pleasure to honor him in his 40th year; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Darrick 
Eugene on his 40th birthday and extend to him best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Eugene as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.