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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 649
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dwight Boykins on his selection as a 2003 Minority 
Achiever by the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Dwight received his award at the organization's 
2003 Awards Gala on March 21, 2003; an Achiever is one who is 
highly dedicated to his or her field and has ascended the ladder 
of opportunity by demonstrating abilities and skills in 
leadership, management, and supervision; and
	WHEREAS, Dwight Boykins is assistant vice president of 
governmental affairs and community relations at his alma mater, 
Texas Southern University; he began his professional career in 
banking before venturing into the profession he perceives as the 
most rewarding of all--higher education; and
	WHEREAS, Dwight was promoted to his present position
in September of 2000; he is credited with positioning the
university to receive its first ever federal appropriation from 
Washington, D.C., and with working with the 77th Legislature to 
assure Texas Southern University received appropriations to 
restore programs and to bring a record amount of scholarship 
dollars to the university; and
	WHEREAS, Dwight works with a number of civic, charitable, 
and professional associations; he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity, Incorporated, and he has been married for 14 years to 
his lovely wife, Genora Boykins; and

	WHEREAS, A distinguished professional and an exemplary 
citizen, Dwight Boykins is an excellent role model and a source of 
strength and encouragement to others, and his many accomplishments 
reflect his skill and leadership; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Dwight Boykins on his 
exceptional achievements and his many contributions to his 
community and extend congratulations to him for earning the
2003 Minority Achiever award from the Young Men's Christian 
Association of Greater Houston; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate