SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 585

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Robert A. "Bob" Jackson, who is retiring on August 17, 2019, after 15 years of exceptional service as state director of AARP Texas; and

WHEREAS, Bob Jackson joined AARP in Texas as an administrator having had a distinguished legal career in Florida as a recognized expert in the fields of elder law and guardianship matters; and

WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AARP Texas has assembled a strong corps of volunteers and a staff that reflects the increasing diversity of our state; it has grown to include more than 2.3 million members, age 50 and above, in Texas, and its influence at the Capitol has made Texas a leader in protecting older citizens from abuse and exploitation; and

WHEREAS, Bob has provided testimony before the United States Congress on matters regarding guardianship reform, elder abuse, and financial exploitation; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary attorney and administrator, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence as director of AARP Texas will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Robert A. "Bob" Jackson on his outstanding service as director of AARP Texas and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate