[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING DWIGHT BOYD

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 21, 2021

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
remember Dwight Boyd, a son of Louisiana, who transitioned to his 
eternal heavenly rest late night on Saturday, October 16, 2021.
  He was at peace in his final moments beside his loving families.
  He was 65 years old.
  As the oldest of six, Dwight's family was always at the center of his 
world.
  His brother Glynn Boyd, one of my dearest friends, looked up to his 
older brother and recounted many stories from his life.
  He shared how Dwight was the first to get a part-time job at Winn-
Dixie, and that even as a young man, Dwight always made sure to give 
all his siblings gifts during the holidays.
  Friends remember him graciously blessing them through his angelic 
voice when singing at church, in weddings, or at the 50-yard line 
during a high school football game.
  Dwight, known by childhood friends as earning the title of Mr. 
Higgins High School, shined a light on everyone he encountered.
  He loved the New Orleans Saints, celebrating Christmas with family, 
music, and politics.
  He made lifelong friends that described him as being the pillar of 
the community.
  My thoughts are with Dwight's loving family, friends, and neighbors 
as they reel with this loss.
  Rest easy, and may God bless his memory.

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