Bill Text: TX SR519 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Joe H. Robbins.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-29 - Reported enrolled [SR519 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR519-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Joe H. Robbins | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| citizens of Brownwood in mourning the loss of Joe H. Robbins, who | ||
| died March 8, 2017, at the age of 84; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Robbins was born on August 19, 1932, in Brown | ||
| County; he was a beloved member of his community who touched the | ||
| lives of those who knew him with his wisdom, his warmth, and his | ||
| dedicated service to others; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Robbins served with distinction in the United | ||
| States Navy during the Korean War; he later joined the Brownwood | ||
| Police Department, where he worked diligently on behalf of | ||
| citizens for 41 years; during his exemplary career, he held every | ||
| position on the police force, and he was honored to have served as | ||
| the Brownwood chief of police for six years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Mr. Robbins was | ||
| a longtime member and deacon of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church; he | ||
| was an avid fan of the Brownwood Lions, and he had served as a | ||
| member and former president of the Brownwood Independent School | ||
| District Board of Trustees; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Above all things, Mr. Robbins cherished his | ||
| family; he shared 61 years of marriage with Clara Robbins, and he | ||
| found immense joy spending time with his children and | ||
| grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Robbins was respected and admired throughout | ||
| the community, and he leaves behind memories that will long be | ||
| cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Joe Robbins; 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 Joe H. Robbins. | ||
| Buckingham | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 29, 2017, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
