By:  Sims                                               S.R. No. 65
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pleasure
    1-3  in recognizing Robert Arnold of Lawn, Texas, on the grand occasion
    1-4  of his 90th birthday, January 26, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman was honored by his community
    1-6  with a special tribute sponsored by friends and family members at
    1-7  the First Baptist Church during the monthly "Gospel Singing" on
    1-8  January 23, 1995; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Mr. Arnold is a well-known gospel singer and
   1-10  songwriter who has spent his life composing, singing, and
   1-11  publishing gospel music; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Arnold, Robert was
   1-13  born in Glen Cove in 1905 and moved to Silver Valley with his
   1-14  family when he was two years old; young Robert began his music
   1-15  career at 18 and wrote his first song at 19; he has written the
   1-16  words and music to 450 songs which have all been published; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Mr. Arnold, who owns and operates a stock farm
   1-18  in the Silver Valley area, also is the owner and manager of the
   1-19  National Music Company in Coleman, Texas; he has traveled to
   1-20  hundreds of schools throughout the country where he has taught
   1-21  music to countless students; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, He met his future wife, Cora McDonald, at a Texas
   1-23  singing convention in 1926, and the devoted couple was married in
    2-1  San Angelo in 1928; members of the Church of Christ, they traveled
    2-2  extensively throughout their marriage singing and sharing the
    2-3  Gospel with others; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Since the death of his wife in 1988, Robert has
    2-5  lived alone and continued doing what he loves dearly; his latest
    2-6  songbook, "Sweet Memories," is dedicated to the memory of his
    2-7  beloved Cora; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Blessed with a multitude of talents, Robert has
    2-9  tuned pianos for 66 years and has fond memories of the Depression
   2-10  years when he was paid in goods rather than money; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, He still resides in the 1886 farmhouse where he
   2-12  continues to write songs, cook, look after his livestock, attend
   2-13  church, teach music, tune and repair pianos, and sing the Gospel
   2-14  songs he wrote; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Robert Arnold has touched many lives through his
   2-16  contributions to the world of Gospel music; his songs will continue
   2-17  to inspire all who hear their messages of faith and hope; now,
   2-18  therefore, be it
   2-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-20  74th Legislature, hereby recognize Robert Arnold as a treasured
   2-21  citizen of his town and state, with best wishes for his continued
   2-22  health and happiness; and, be it further
   2-23        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
   2-24  distinguished Texan as an expression of the appreciation and high
   2-25  regard of the Texas Senate.
    3-1                               ______________________________________
    3-2                                       President of the Senate
    3-3                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-4                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-5                               on January 23, 1995.
    3-6                               ______________________________________
    3-7                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-8                               ______________________________________
    3-9                                        Member, Texas Senate