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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Carlton and Margaret |
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Robinson of San Antonio are celebrating this joyous milestone in |
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their marriage on June 26, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were joined in matrimony on |
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that special day in 1946; through the years, they have been blessed |
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with a treasured family that includes three children, Carlyn June |
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Dubar, Marsha Littlefield, and Carlton Robinson, Jr., as well as |
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six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Retired from a 38-year career with Southwestern |
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Bell, Mr. Robinson has also enjoyed farming and ranching as well as |
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a variety of construction and restoration projects; Mrs. Robinson |
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retired as principal of P. F. Stewart Elementary after more than |
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three decades of employment with the San Antonio Independent School |
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District; inducted into the Teachers Hall of Fame, she has served |
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her professional community through her work with a number of |
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education boards and organizations; in addition to meeting their |
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career and family responsibilities, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are |
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lifetime members of the NAACP and active in many ministries of |
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Second Baptist Church; currently serving the congregation as |
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deacon, Mr. Robinson also belongs to the American Legion; |
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Mrs. Robinson has further contributed to her community as co-chair |
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of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and as a member of the |
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advisory board of the United Negro College Fund; and |
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WHEREAS, This inspiring couple have enjoyed six and a half |
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decades of abiding love and affection for one another, and they are |
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among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a |
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lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Carlton and |
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Margaret Robinson on their 65th wedding anniversary and extend to |
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them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Robinson as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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McClendon |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 168 was adopted by the House on June |
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28, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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