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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Hubert Robinson, who is retiring from Jacksonville |
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City Council after 20 years of distinguished service; and |
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WHEREAS, Hubert Robinson represented District 1 on the |
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city council from May 13, 2003, to May 9, 2023; he served as |
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acting mayor from September of 2014 to June of 2015 and served |
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three times as mayor pro tempore; and |
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WHEREAS, An inspiration to all who knew him, council |
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member Robinson led the people of Jacksonville with dedication |
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and integrity and sought to address the concerns of his |
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constituents; he contributed his efforts to many municipal |
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endeavors for the improvement of the city's infrastructure and |
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worked to enhance the quality of life for the residents of |
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Jacksonville; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, council member Robinson's |
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diligence did much to benefit the City of Jacksonville; he was |
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involved in many projects, including the construction of a new |
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city hall and a public safety complex, the installation of a |
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city-wide automated water meter system, and the expansion and |
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upgrading of the city's parks; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Hubert is a member of Sweet |
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Union Baptist Church, where he serves as a trustee; devoted to |
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his spiritual family and to his constituents, Hubert's effective |
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collaboration with colleagues and city officials has helped to |
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make Jacksonville a safe and rewarding place to live, work, and |
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raise a family; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Hubert Robinson on his years of civic |
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leadership and on his service to the people of Jacksonville and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future and in all of his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |