H.R. No. 2593
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Ulysses Watkins of Houston has made a positive
difference in his community as a dedicated physician and volunteer;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Watkins, who holds a bachelor's degree in
pharmacy from Texas Southern University and a medical degree from
Howard University, has served as a physician for nearly three
decades; in addition to practicing medicine, he markets a line of
health and beauty products; and
WHEREAS, A passionate advocate of preventive health care, Dr.
Watkins seeks to educate others about the importance of adopting a
healthy lifestyle; to that end, he has shared his expertise with
numerous health organizations, as well as with area churches;
moreover, he hosts a weekly call-in radio show on KCOH 1430 AM, for
which he was named Best Radio Talk Host by the Houston Press; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Watkins has further distinguished himself as a
33rd-degree Mason and a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church; he and his wife, the late Katie E. Watkins, were
blessed with four children, and today Dr. Watkins enjoys the love
and support of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, With a genuine concern for his fellow citizens,
Ulysses Watkins has given freely of his time and talents for the
benefit of his community, and he is an inspiration to all those who
are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Ulysses Watkins on his contributions
to his community and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Watkins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2593 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House