TITLE: In memory of retired Texas game warden Garth William Shelby Robinson Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of retired Texas game warden Garth William Shelby Robinson Jr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of retired Texas game warden Garth William Shelby Robinson Jr. on August 5, 2024, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, Born on Christmas Day in 1940, Bill Robinson was the son of Garth and Juanita Robinson; he graduated from Midway High School in 1959 and went on to sell cars for the Bird Kultgen Ford dealership in Waco before embarking on his career as a game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1966; and WHEREAS, Assigned to the Marble Falls and Kerrville regions, Mr. Robinson found tremendous fulfillment in his work and the opportunity it provided him to protect Texas' natural resources and ensure the safety of his fellow citizens; he was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations for his distinguished service, and he eventually retired as the chief of fisheries enforcement; a leader in his profession, he served his peers as president of the Texas Game Warden Association from 2000 to 2003 and also taught at the Game Warden Training Center in Austin; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Robinson enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Margaret; together, they created a blended family that included his sons, Mark, Steve, and Bryan, and his stepchildren, Jane, Brenda, Mark, Melanie, Robyn, and Robert, and over the years, he was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well; he took great pride in his involvement with the Blazing Star Masonic Lodge No. 413 in Marble Falls, and he had recently been awarded his 50-year certificate as a member of the organization; and WHEREAS, Bill Robinson was a devoted family man and a significant asset to his community and to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and he leaves behind a record of service that will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Garth William Shelby Robinson Jr. and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Margaret Robinson; to his sons, Mark, Steve, and Bryan Robinson; to his sister, Jean Pederson, and her husband, Charles; to his stepchildren, Jane, Brenda, Mark, Melanie, Robyn, and Robert; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Garth William Shelby Robinson Jr. Orr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 430 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House