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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 496
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WHEREAS, John Henry Robinson is retiring from Herb's Paint |
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and Body collision center in Dallas in March 2009, bringing to a |
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close a career in automotive repair that has spanned half a |
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century; and |
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WHEREAS, Henry Robinson started working for Herb's at the |
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age of 21 on March 21, 1959; hired by owner Herb Walne on the |
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recommendation of Mr. Robinson's uncle, Mr. Robinson began his |
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career by keeping the shop clean and procuring parts for cars |
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under repair; he went on to perform oil changes and to learn the |
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mechanic's trade; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Robinson became a skilled |
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mechanic and a beloved and popular presence at the shop; he has |
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become the shop's official greeter, garnering affection and |
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goodwill for himself and the business with three generations of |
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customers; moreover, he has been a loyal friend to his coworkers |
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and father figure to their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Supported by the love of his wife, Dulsie, Henry |
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Robinson has dedicated himself to providing exemplary service to |
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the customers of Herb's Paint and Body for 50 years, and as he |
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embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed |
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take great pride in the deep affection he has earned from his |
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coworkers, customers, and 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 congratulate John Henry Robinson on his |
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retirement from Herb's Paint and Body and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Robinson as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Carona |
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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 20, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |