SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 605
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Robinson, who has been named the recipient of the
2013 Judge Scott Moore Award by Court Appointed Special Advocates
of Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given annually to an
individual for exemplary efforts in advocating on behalf of
abused and neglected children in Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson is executive vice president for
grant administration at the Amon G. Carter Foundation; a lifelong
resident of Fort Worth and a magna cum laude graduate of Texas
Christian University, he joined the foundation in 1980 and each
year oversees the awarding of more than $20 million in funding
for various civic and philanthropic efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson's long legacy of civic engagement
includes service on the boards of the Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce and the United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County, and
he is a founding board member of the Fort Worth Partnership for
Community Development; he has also served as board chair of
Carter BloodCare, and his current efforts include serving as
president of the Boy Scout Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson's efforts have had a profound impact
on the Fort Worth community, and it is truly fitting that he be
recognized for his exceptional work on behalf of abused and
neglected children; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend John Robinson on his exceptional
work in helping the most vulnerable among us and extend
congratulations to him on being named the recipient of the Judge
Scott Moore Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate