Bill Text: TX SR130 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 130 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Robby V. Collins.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-15 - Printed in full [SR130 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR130-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130


	In Memory
	of
	Robby V. Collins

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Robby V. Collins, who
	died July 11, 2017, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Robby Collins was born on August 17, 1941, in
	Haskell, Texas, and he graduated from the Haskell school system
	in 1959; he went on to become the first member of his family to
	attend college, earning a bachelor of science degree in teaching
	from North Texas State University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Collins taught social studies at W. W. Samuell
	High School in Dallas for five years, and he was hired as an
	administrator with the Dallas Independent School District in 1970;
	he played a key role in the development of numerous programs in his
	34 years with the district, and he was asked to continue working as
	a consultant after his retirement in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Robby was considered a walking encyclopedia of
	public education and school finance in Texas; he dedicated
	countless hours to the rewriting of the Texas Education Code during
	the 74th Legislative Session, and he is credited with writing and
	editing countless bills and forming numerous coalitions that
	advocated on behalf of both students and teachers; he always worked
	behind the scenes, which allowed him to focus all his energy on the
	issues at hand, and his broad-ranging educational contributions
	led to notable improvements in schools and communities throughout
	the state; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Collins shared 54 years of marriage with his
	devoted wife, Brenda Brooks Collins; they were blessed with two
	children, and their four grandchildren were a source of great
	pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Robby Collins
	taught Sunday School at Casa Linda United Methodist Church for
	more than 25 years; he was a tireless education advocate and a
	treasured citizen, and his legacies in his community and the
	state will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Robby V. Collins; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Robby Collins.

	West



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 11, 2017, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate