TITLE: Congratulating Gilbert Robinson on his retirement from the Galveston Fire Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Gilbert Robinson on his retirement from the Galveston Fire Department.

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WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Gilbert Robinson retired from the Galveston Fire Department on February 24, 2017, drawing to a close a notable career that spanned 36 years; and WHEREAS, After joining the department in 1981, Chief Robinson was promoted to assistant fire marshal in 2000 and fire marshal in 2001; that same year, he became chief of the Fire Prevention and Arson Division, a position he held until his retirement; and WHEREAS, During his service with the GFD, Chief Robinson earned credentials as a peace officer, instructor, and arson investigator and received training in a wide range of areas, including juvenile firesetter prevention, critical incident stress management, aircraft rescue, bomb identification, gang activity, and department leadership; and WHEREAS, Chief Robinson has served his professional community as a fire commissioner for the State of Texas and as president of the Galveston Firefighters Local 571, and he played a key role in the Texas Commission of Fire Protection King Fest Celebration; in 2005, he organized the Greater Houston Fire Marshal's Council, which he led as chair of the board; he is currently a member of the Coastal Community Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and of Amity Lodge No. 4; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Gia, and his daughter, Giana; and WHEREAS, Gilbert Robinson's commitment to the highest ideals of his profession has helped the Galveston Fire Department deliver exceptional services to local residents, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions to his community and the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Assistant Chief Gilbert Robinson on his retirement from the Galveston Fire Department and extend to him sincere best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Chief Robinson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Faircloth Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 932 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House