TITLE: Congratulating Robert A. Floyd on his retirement from Hance Scarborough, LLP.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Robert A. Floyd on his retirement from Hance Scarborough, LLP.

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WHEREAS, Robert A. Floyd is retiring from Hance Scarborough, LLP, on June 15, 2019, drawing to a close an outstanding career that has spanned more than four and a half decades; and WHEREAS, A native of Brady, Robert Floyd earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University in 1968, and from June 1969 to June 1970, he served his nation in Vietnam as a member of the 101st Airborne Division; after returning home, he earned a master's degree in political science from the University of Arizona in 1972; and WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd began his impressive 46-year career in 1973 as director of government relations for the Texas Motor Transportation Association, where he rose to become president and CEO; in 1996, he became president and CEO of the Texas Society of Association Executives, and during his tenure, he created a government relations program for the association and nonprofit communities; he also served on the board of the American Society of Association Executives; and WHEREAS, Since January 2003, Mr. Floyd has been a legislative consultant with the Austin law firm of Hance Scarborough, LLP; in addition to his professional achievements, this proud Vietnam veteran spearheaded the effort to create and install the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, which was dedicated on March 29, 2014, 41 years to the day the last American combat troops left Vietnam; and WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd has also served two terms on the Eanes Independent School District Board of Trustees, and he is the author of a book, The Courage to Lead: An Essential Guide for Volunteer Leaders, Board Trustees, and Public Servants;and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Floyd has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Sherry, his daughters, Kimberly and Leslie, and his grandchildren, Caleb and Daniel; and WHEREAS, Robert Floyd's dedication and professionalism have made him an invaluable advocate for his clients, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his achievements as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robert A. Floyd on his retirement from Hance Scarborough, LLP, and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Floyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ashby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1865 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House