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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 777
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Robert Floyd on his distinguished career and his |
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outstanding service on behalf of military veterans and the state |
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and nation; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the 101st Airborne Division of the |
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United States Army, Robert Floyd served with distinction during the |
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Vietnam War, and he went on to build a rewarding career as a |
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legislative lobbyist, trade executive, and education advocate; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert has lobbied before the Texas Legislature |
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and the United States Congress for more than 35 years; he was a |
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two-term Eanes Independent School District Trustee, and he |
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taught as an adjunct instructor at Austin Community College; he |
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is the author of The Courage to Lead: An Essential Guide for |
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Volunteer Leaders, Board Trustees, and Public Servants and of |
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many articles on nonprofit management and public advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, As chairman of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans |
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Monument Committee, Robert Floyd deserves high accolades for |
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leading the movement to honor Texas veterans of the Vietnam War; |
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it was his vision to place a monument on the grounds of the Texas |
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Capitol in honor of those veterans who heroically served their |
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nation; the monument depicts five Texas soldiers in action and |
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entombed inside are the names of the 3,417 Texans who did not |
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return home from the war; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Floyd is an esteemed citizen who has earned |
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the admiration of leaders in both the public and private sectors; |
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he is retiring from Hance Scarborough, Limited Liability |
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Partnership, after a long career of service to his community and |
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the state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Robert Floyd on his invaluable service |
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and leadership and his exceptional accomplishments and extend to |
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him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 May 20, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |