TITLE: Commending Dr. Robert G. "Bob" Robinson on his 50 years of service with The Texas A&M University System.

SUMMARY: Commending Dr. Robert G. "Bob" Robinson on his 50 years of service with The Texas A&M University System.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert G. Robinson of West Texas A&M University celebrated his 50th anniversary with the TAMU System in 2020; and WHEREAS, In 1970, Bob Robinson began his career as an assistant county agent in Potter County for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and he steadily rose through the ranks of the organization to become a special assistant to the director of the agency; currently, he serves as a part-time professor at WTAMU, where he also benefits the campus as an internship coordinator in the department of agriculture; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to the university, Dr. Robinson has generously volunteered his time and talents as president of the Buffalo Club and chair of the Hall of Champions; among his many accomplishments, he has been honored with two TAMU System Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence and four Extension Service Superior Service Awards; in addition, WTAMU has established six scholarships in his name, including the Bob and Cleo Robinson Scholarship for the department of agriculture; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of West Texas A&M, Dr. Robinson received his bachelor's degree in animal science in 1970, when the school was named West Texas State University; he went on to earn a master's degree from Texas A&M University, and he holds a doctoral degree from Texas Tech University; and WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, The Texas A&M University System has benefited immeasurably from Dr. Robinson's dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of achievement as he continues with his important work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend Dr. Robert G. "Bob" Robinson on the occasion of his 50th anniversary with The Texas A&M University System 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 Dr. Robinson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1885 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House