79R7967 MAM-D

By:  Hegar                                                        H.R. No. 623



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter of Houston retired as a 
professor of veterinary medicine at Prairie View A&M University in 
August 2004 after 59 years of service; and
	WHEREAS, Before his retirement, Dr. Poindexter was the oldest 
practicing African American veterinarian in the country; 
considered a "vet's vet" by his peers, he was also one of the first 
African American members of the Texas Veterinary Medical 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, In 1992, the Texas commissioner of agriculture named 
Dr. Poindexter one of four Outstanding Black Agriculturalists in 
the state; he also received the 50-Year Award for Outstanding 
Service from Prairie View A&M University and the American 
Veterinarian Medical Association's Gold Card Membership, and in 
1996, he was inducted into the Texas Heritage Hall of Honor; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure at the university, this esteemed 
academic taught classes in anatomy and physiology, diseases and 
sanitation, animal health, and animal breeding and reproductive 
physiology; he also provided leadership to the University 
Veterinary Clinic and professional services to the community at 
large; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his achievements and his 
contributions to his students and the school, the Alfred N. 
Poindexter Scholarship Fund is being established at Prairie View 
A&M University and a reception and banquet are being held in his 
honor in Houston on March 19, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter is truly a living legend in 
South Texas veterinary medicine; his accomplishments are an 
inspiration to generations of students who have benefited from his 
breadth of knowledge and commitment to education; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter on his 
distinguished career at Prairie View A&M University and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Poindexter as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.