H.R. No. 932
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Gilbert Robinson retired from the
Galveston Fire Department on February 24, 2017, drawing to a close a
notable career that spanned 36 years; and
WHEREAS, After joining the department in 1981, Chief Robinson
was promoted to assistant fire marshal in 2000 and fire marshal in
2001; that same year, he became chief of the Fire Prevention and
Arson Division, a position he held until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, During his service with the GFD, Chief Robinson
earned credentials as a peace officer, instructor, and arson
investigator and received training in a wide range of areas,
including juvenile firesetter prevention, critical incident stress
management, aircraft rescue, bomb identification, gang activity,
and department leadership; and
WHEREAS, Chief Robinson has served his professional
community as a fire commissioner for the State of Texas and as
president of the Galveston Firefighters Local 571, and he played a
key role in the Texas Commission of Fire Protection King Fest
Celebration; in 2005, he organized the Greater Houston Fire
Marshal's Council, which he led as chair of the board; he is
currently a member of the Coastal Community Federal Credit Union
Board of Directors and of Amity Lodge No. 4; in all his endeavors,
he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Gia, and his daughter,
Giana; and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Robinson's commitment to the highest ideals
of his profession has helped the Galveston Fire Department deliver
exceptional services to local residents, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his contributions to his community and the State of
Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Assistant Chief Gilbert Robinson
on his retirement from the Galveston Fire Department and extend to
him sincere best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting chapter
of his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Robinson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Faircloth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 932 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House