Bill Text: TX SR729 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 729 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Norman Lee Robinson.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-04 - Printed in full [SR729 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR729-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 729


	In Memory
	of
	Norman Lee Robinson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
	of North Texas in mourning the loss of the Reverend Norman Lee
	Robinson, who died April 28, 2017, at the age of 96; and

	WHEREAS, Norman Robinson was born on February 23, 1921, in
	Sanger, Texas; a man of spiritual depth and uncommon wisdom and
	compassion, he was a revered Christian leader and was widely
	admired for living a life of charitable service; and

	WHEREAS, Pastor Robinson served his country with distinction
	in the United States Army during World War II; he began working for
	the Dallas Housing Authority in 1946, and he retired from his
	position with the city after a 30-year career; and

	WHEREAS, In 1962, Pastor Robinson graduated from the
	Southern Bible Institute of Dallas, and that same year, he began
	a life of ministry at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in
	Grand Prairie; he answered the call to minister at Mount Olive
	Baptist Church in Arlington in 1966, when the church had a
	membership of only 17 congregants; since then, the congregation
	has grown to more than 12,000, and the church has flourished;
	today, the church has the support of 35 ministers and more than
	100 deacons; and

	WHEREAS, Under Pastor Robinson's exemplary leadership,
	Mount Olive Baptist Church launched dozens of ministries and
	became a cornerstone of the Arlington community; this esteemed
	church leader was honored with the keys to the Cities of
	Arlington and Grand Prairie, and he was presented with letters of
	commendation by Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton; in
	1992, the City of Arlington renamed a street in his honor; and

	WHEREAS, Pastor Robinson shared a life of spiritual
	service with his devoted wife, the late Pearl Marie Taylor
	Robinson, and their three children and numerous grandchildren,
	great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren were a
	source of immense pride and joy; and

	WHEREAS, Known for his vibrant personality and his direct,
	uncompromising approach to sharing the Gospel, Pastor Norman
	Robinson touched the lives of countless citizens; he was beloved
	by many, and his proud spiritual legacy will continue to be a
	source of strength and inspiration to all who were privileged to
	know him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of the Reverend Norman Lee Robinson; 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 Norman Robinson.

	Hancock, West



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 4, 2017, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate