TITLE: In memory of Winston Robinson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Winston Robinson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Winston Robinson of Marshall suffered an immeasurable loss with his death on October 13, 2020, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1951, in Florida, Winston Robinson was the son of Johnnie and Mable Byrd Robinson and the oldest of their three children; he graduated from Northside High School before earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 1982; and WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson started his career at Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals, followed by leadership roles at Apollo Technologies, NATEC, and ACF Industries; he served as the director of planning and community development for the City of Marshall from 2001 to 2010, and in 2011, he began working at Wiley College, where he was director of auxiliary services until 2018, when he was appointed as the director of athletics; and WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Robinson was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church for over three decades; he held several leadership positions with the church, including deacon, secretary of the board of deacons, trustee, and budget manager, and he also sang in the male chorus; in addition, he was a member of Omega Psi Phi, and he generously supported United Way and the Boys and Girls Clubs; and WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Robinson married the love of his life, Cozzetta, and he took great pride in their blended family, which grew to include their three children, Leslie, Jewana, and Jason, and three grandchildren, Louis, Montana, and Aidyn; and WHEREAS, Although Winston Robinson is deeply missed, his loved ones may find comfort in remembering the humility, kindness, and selflessness with which he lived his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Winston Robinson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Cozzetta; to his children, Leslie Robinson Frye, Jewana Warren, and Jason Warren; to his brothers, Kenneth Robinson and Alan Robinson and his wife, Sharon; to his grandchildren, Louis Cannon Frye, Montana Warren, and Aidyn Page Warren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Winston Robinson. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2021, by a rising vote.