WHEREAS, Frank William Boykin was a vigorous and dynamic leader, legislator, and devoted servant of the people, who, over his distinguished tenure as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama's First Congressional District, sought to improve his community and state and to benefit and enrich the lives of all Alabamians; and
WHEREAS, indeed, his sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of his beloved district and state resulted in many accomplishments and numerous pieces of progressive legislation of significant consequence and impact on our state and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Frank Boykin was a man of warm and genial nature and a friend and an inspiration to many from all walks of life; he was a man of humble beginnings who, through diligent hard work and innate business management and acumen, rose to unimaginable heights enjoying phenomenal financial success, a wealth of friends, and a devoted family; and
WHEREAS, the late Frank William Boykin, the quintessential Southern statesman and ambassador-at-large for the State of Alabama, was a man who believed that "EVERYTHING IS MADE FOR LOVE"; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the portion of Highway 43 from Interstate 65 in Mobile County to the Washington County line is designated as the Frank William Boykin Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That appropriate officials are requested to erect and maintain markers designating the Frank William Boykin Highway as provided in this resolution.