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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 321
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In Memory |
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of |
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Robert A. Simpson, Sr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Robert A. Simpson, |
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Sr., who died February 15, 2009, at the age of 65; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson was director of bands at Paul Quinn |
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College and founder and executive director of Third Coast Arts |
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Center, Incorporated; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Corsicana on August 29, 1943, to Allen and |
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Geraldine Shaw, Mr. Simpson grew up and attended school in |
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Corsicana and was baptized there at an early age; and |
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WHEREAS, He began his professional career in 1966 as a high |
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school teacher of instrumental music in Sulphur Springs, Texas; |
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he served as head of the Fine Arts Department of the |
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Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District from 1972 to 2003; |
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he was director of marching, concert, and jazz band studies and |
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taught music theory and history; and |
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WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent |
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School District, he was a writer and musician for Abnak Music |
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Enterprise; a talented and versatile musician, he served as |
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musical director for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters |
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production of "Fly Black Bird," was a member of the City Summer |
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Orchestra, produced programs for Dallas Cable Television, and |
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performed with many popular entertainers; and |
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WHEREAS, A distinguished and admired educator, Robert A. |
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Simpson, Sr., had a positive influence on the lives of many |
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students and musicians; he was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Robert A. Simpson, Sr.: his wife of 42 years, Carol; |
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his daughter, Sonia; his son, Robert A. Simpson, Jr.; his father, |
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Allen; his grandson, Quinton; and his stepsisters, Judy and |
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Rene'; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Robert A. Simpson, Sr. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 2, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |