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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519
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In Memory |
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of |
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Joe H. Robbins |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Brownwood in mourning the loss of Joe H. Robbins, who |
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died March 8, 2017, at the age of 84; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Robbins was born on August 19, 1932, in Brown |
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County; he was a beloved member of his community who touched the |
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lives of those who knew him with his wisdom, his warmth, and his |
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dedicated service to others; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Robbins served with distinction in the United |
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States Navy during the Korean War; he later joined the Brownwood |
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Police Department, where he worked diligently on behalf of |
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citizens for 41 years; during his exemplary career, he held every |
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position on the police force, and he was honored to have served as |
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the Brownwood chief of police for six years; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Mr. Robbins was |
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a longtime member and deacon of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church; he |
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was an avid fan of the Brownwood Lions, and he had served as a |
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member and former president of the Brownwood Independent School |
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District Board of Trustees; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all things, Mr. Robbins cherished his |
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family; he shared 61 years of marriage with Clara Robbins, and he |
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found immense joy spending time with his children and |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Robbins was respected and admired throughout |
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the community, and he leaves behind memories that will long be |
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cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Joe Robbins; 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 Joe H. Robbins. |
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Buckingham |
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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 29, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |