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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 157
BY REPRESENTATIVES BROSSETT, BADON, WESLEY BI SHOP, LEGER, AND
MORENO
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Norman Robinson upon his retirement from WDSU in
New Orleans
A RESOLUTION1
To commend news anchor Norman Robinson for his many years of dedicated service to2
WDSU and the citizens of New Orleans upon his retirement.3
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Norman Robinson for an outstanding4
career in broadcast journalism and recognize his many achievements and significant5
contributions; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson is the current anchor on WDSU News at 6 p.m. and 107
p.m. and is the host and moderator of The Hot Seat for WDSU, the NBC network affiliate8
in New Orleans; and9
WHEREAS, before joining WDSU, Mr. Robinson worked for broadcast outlets in10
Southern California, Mobile, Alabama, and New York, and in Washington, D.C., where he11
was a member of the White House Press Corps as a correspondent for CBS News; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson has certificates from the United States Naval School of13
Music, the Columbia School of Journalism, and Harvard University and is the recipient of14
an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Our Lady of Holy Cross College; and15
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson is a member of the Central St. Matthew United Church16
of Christ in New Orleans, regularly speaks at schools, churches, and charity fundraising17
events, and performs with the nationally recognized New Orleans Concert Band, in which18
he has played the baritone horn for the past twenty-five years; and19 HLS 13RS-3794 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson also has extensive military experience, including a four-1
year tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps in which he was a sergeant in the U.S.2
Marine Corps Field Bands at Paris Island, Camp Pendleton, and the former El Toro Marine3
Corps Air Station; and4
WHEREAS, Norman Robinson's unique perspective, vast knowledge, and trademark5
professionalism and integrity will be sorely missed by all of his colleagues at WDSU-TV6
and by the countless viewers whose lives he has touched; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson is widely respected and admired by his colleagues in the8
television news business, many of whom are blessed to call him a friend, and all of whom9
recognize the professionalism and expertise with which he provides invaluable news and10
information to the New Orleans area day after day, year after year; and11
WHEREAS, the debt of the people of Louisiana to Norman Robinson is indeed great,12
for he has touched the lives of not only those fortunate enough to have known him but of all13
those who grew up watching and listening to him on television and who feel the lasting14
impact of his legacy; and15
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson, one of Louisiana's finest sons, is beloved for his16
extraordinary gifts and talents, and he merits a sincere and heartfelt measure of17
commendation for his singular contributions and outstanding accomplishments.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the19
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Norman Robinson upon his retirement for20
his remarkable career as a news anchor for WDSU in New Orleans, does hereby express21
enduring appreciation for all the information he has provided over the years and the honor22
his outstanding work brings to his family and friends, the crescent city, and the state of23
Louisiana, and does hereby extend best wishes to him for continued success, health, and24
happiness in all his future endeavors.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted26
to Norman Robinson.27 HLS 13RS-3794 ORIGINAL
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Commends Norman Robinson upon his retirement from WDSU-TV.