SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 729
In Memory
of
Norman Lee Robinson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of North Texas in mourning the loss of the Reverend Norman Lee
Robinson, who died April 28, 2017, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Norman Robinson was born on February 23, 1921, in
Sanger, Texas; a man of spiritual depth and uncommon wisdom and
compassion, he was a revered Christian leader and was widely
admired for living a life of charitable service; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Robinson served his country with distinction
in the United States Army during World War II; he began working for
the Dallas Housing Authority in 1946, and he retired from his
position with the city after a 30-year career; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, Pastor Robinson graduated from the
Southern Bible Institute of Dallas, and that same year, he began
a life of ministry at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in
Grand Prairie; he answered the call to minister at Mount Olive
Baptist Church in Arlington in 1966, when the church had a
membership of only 17 congregants; since then, the congregation
has grown to more than 12,000, and the church has flourished;
today, the church has the support of 35 ministers and more than
100 deacons; and
WHEREAS, Under Pastor Robinson's exemplary leadership,
Mount Olive Baptist Church launched dozens of ministries and
became a cornerstone of the Arlington community; this esteemed
church leader was honored with the keys to the Cities of
Arlington and Grand Prairie, and he was presented with letters of
commendation by Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton; in
1992, the City of Arlington renamed a street in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Robinson shared a life of spiritual
service with his devoted wife, the late Pearl Marie Taylor
Robinson, and their three children and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren were a
source of immense pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Known for his vibrant personality and his direct,
uncompromising approach to sharing the Gospel, Pastor Norman
Robinson touched the lives of countless citizens; he was beloved
by many, and his proud spiritual legacy will continue to be a
source of strength and inspiration to all who were privileged to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of the Reverend Norman Lee Robinson; 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
memory of Norman Robinson.
Hancock, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate