By: Turner S.R. No. 387 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Elton E. Robinson 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 family and many friends of Elton E. Robinson of Midway in mourning 1-7 his death on February 15, 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in the community of Pleasant Ridge on 1-9 November 8, 1921, Colonel Robinson graduated from Leona High School 1-10 in Leona, Texas, in 1939; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A true patriot, Elton Robinson began his career 1-12 with the United States Army in January, 1941; he later transferred 1-13 to the United States Army Air Corps in order to be trained as a 1-14 bombardier; and 1-15 WHEREAS, During his distinguished wartime service, 1-16 Colonel Robinson flew 40 combat missions; and 1-17 WHEREAS, While in the military service, Colonel Robinson 1-18 advanced from the rank of private in the United States Army to the 1-19 rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force; and 1-20 WHEREAS, After retiring from the United States Air Force 1-21 in 1964, he worked for the United States Civil Service for several 1-22 years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Colonel Robinson was an active 2-1 member of the Elwood Baptist Church; and 2-2 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and good judgment will be 2-3 remembered with gratitude by those whose lives he touched; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Colonel Robinson was unquestionably a man of high 2-5 principles and integrity, and his passing is mourned by all who 2-6 knew him; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-9 of his family: his wife, Dorothy; his son, Ray; his daughters, 2-10 Marsha O'Banion and Kathy Smith; his sisters, Lyndell Hale, 2-11 Lillian Pierce, and Ruth Pierce; his brothers, J. W. Robinson and 2-12 Standley Robinson; and his seven grandchildren; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 the family of Elton E. Robinson as an expression of regret from the 2-15 Texas Senate. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the 2-19 above Resolution was adopted by 2-20 the Senate on March 9, 1993, 2-21 by a rising vote. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 _____________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate