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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 348
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Senior Pastor Norman Lee Robinson and First Lady Sister |
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Pearl Robinson of Mount Olive Baptist Church on the occasion of |
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the celebration of their birthdays, which is taking place |
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February 25, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, This special occasion will celebrate Reverend |
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Robinson's 90th birthday and Sister Robinson's 88th birthday; this |
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devoted couple has been together for more than half a century, and |
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together they have raised three lovely daughters; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend Robinson came to Mount Olive Baptist |
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Church in October of 1966; thanks to his inspiration and |
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leadership, the church has grown from fewer than two dozen |
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members to a congregation of more than 10,000 worshippers with |
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some 35 ministers and more than 100 deacons; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Sister Robinson has provided |
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support, strength, and wisdom to her husband, living her faith in her |
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daily life as she set a sterling example for others to follow; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend and Sister Robinson have had a profound |
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effect on the lives of countless people, and it is truly fitting |
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that their many contributions to their church and community be |
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honored; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Senior Pastor Norman Lee Robinson |
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and First Lady Sister Pearl Robinson on their dedication to faith |
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and family and extend to them best wishes for a memorable |
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birthday celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this distinguished couple as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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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 February 23, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |