SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter, who retired in
August of 2004 after 59 years of outstanding service to
Prairie View A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, A former professor and veterinarian in the 
College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M 
University, Dr. Poindexter was honored March 19, 2005, at
a Scholarship Retirement Gala aptly entitled "A Living Legend"; 
proceeds from the event will be placed in the Alfred N. Poindexter
Scholarship Fund for outstanding students; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Poindexter began his illustrious career at 
Prairie View A&M University as an adjunct lecturer in 1945; he 
assumed the role of professor and veterinarian in 1947 and 
thereafter provided leadership in developing and implementing 
programs in agriculture and animal husbandry; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to teaching such courses as anatomy 
and physiology, diseases and sanitation, and animal health,
Dr. Poindexter taught his students to care for horses, dogs, 
cats, goats, and all other types of small and large animals at the 
University Veterinary Clinic; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. Poindexter received numerous 
teaching and citizenship awards, including induction into the 
Texas Heritage Hall of Honor and Gold Card Membership in the 
American Veterinary Medical Association; and
	WHEREAS, Prior to his retirement, he was one of the oldest 
practicing African-American veterinarians in the United States;


Dr. Poindexter was also one of the first two African-Americans
to become members of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter for
his many years of distinguished service to Prairie View A&M 
University; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate