H.R. No. 850
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt
regarding the tragic loss of sisters Brianna Robinson, age 19, and
Jade Robinson, age 17, of Houston, on March 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, These beloved young women were born into a loving
family that included their mother, Stacey Robinson, their father
and stepmother, Toren and Zina Robinson, and their older brother,
Dr. Toron Wooldridge; at an early age, they learned the
fundamentals of track and field under the direction of their father
and went on to become star athletes and honor-roll students in the
Houston Independent School District; in addition, they were valued
congregants at Windsor Village United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Smart, sophisticated, and compassionate, Brianna
Robinson competed in track, swimming, and gymnastics at Pershing
Middle School and continued her education at Bellaire High School;
aspiring to become a school administrator, she volunteered as a
principal's assistant with Houston ISD, and following her
graduation in 2014, Brianna began pursuing a degree in elementary
education at Houston Community College while also working at West
University Elementary; in her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and
keeping up with the latest fashion trends; and
WHEREAS, Jade Robinson was a talented, fearless, and
fun-loving teenager who was wise beyond her years; adventurous and
highly competitive, she participated in track, swimming, lacrosse,
and gymnastics; moreover, she was a five-year club athlete for
Houston Juniors Volleyball, and she led the Bellaire High School
varsity volleyball team as its co-captain and outside hitter; in
2013, she was featured in Vype m
agazine as one of Houston's top
volleyball players; a senior at Bellaire High School, Jade was
preparing to attend Tennessee Wesleyan University on a volleyball
scholarship to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, which had
been her dream since the age of four; and
WHEREAS, Although the lives of these bright and vibrant young
women ended far too soon, their loved ones may take comfort in the
knowledge that the determination and strength with which they lived
their lives will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brianna and Jade
Robinson and extend sincere condolences to the members of their
family and their many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brianna and
Jade Robinson.
Thierry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 850 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House