SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
In Memory
of
Robert Mitchell Wilson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Brownwood and Arlington in mourning the loss of
Robert Mitchell Wilson, who died January 16, 2013, at the age of
69; and
WHEREAS, Born July 2, 1943, into a highly creative family,
Mitch Wilson was a devoted educator throughout his life; he
received his bachelor of arts degree from Howard Payne College
and later attained a master's degree in painting from Stephen F.
Austin State University; and
WHEREAS, While he was a college student, Mr. Wilson earned
the respect of his community for his diverse talents; he loved
virtually all disciplines of art and excelled in set design,
parade float design, dance, painting, and the direction and
promotion of talent shows; and
WHEREAS, After a stint in the United States Army during the
Vietnam War, Mr. Wilson resumed his commitment to art upon his
return to Arlington; there, he became a beloved arts teacher at
Carter Junior High School and then at Gunn Junior High School,
where he started the school's art department; Mr. Wilson
consistently supported the Arlington Arts League's annual
scholarship program and became known as the "Voice of Art
Education"; and
WHEREAS, By the time the venerable teacher retired in
January of 2010, he had instructed more than 6,000 students; an
estimated 200 friends and supporters attended a celebration in
his honor at the Arlington Museum of Art, and he received well
wishes from former First Lady Laura Bush; and
WHEREAS, During his teaching career, Mr. Wilson received
many honors, including Texas Art Educator of the Year and the
Arlington Arts League's Linda Cordova Memorial Award; he proudly
held a place on the Arlington Independent School District Wall of
Fame, and he was a past president of the Arlington Arts League and
a past board member of the Arlington Museum of Art; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Robert Mitchell Wilson; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in honor of Mitch Wilson.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate