SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130
In Memory
of
Robby V. Collins
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Robby V. Collins, who
died July 11, 2017, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Robby Collins was born on August 17, 1941, in
Haskell, Texas, and he graduated from the Haskell school system
in 1959; he went on to become the first member of his family to
attend college, earning a bachelor of science degree in teaching
from North Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Collins taught social studies at W. W. Samuell
High School in Dallas for five years, and he was hired as an
administrator with the Dallas Independent School District in 1970;
he played a key role in the development of numerous programs in his
34 years with the district, and he was asked to continue working as
a consultant after his retirement in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Robby was considered a walking encyclopedia of
public education and school finance in Texas; he dedicated
countless hours to the rewriting of the Texas Education Code during
the 74th Legislative Session, and he is credited with writing and
editing countless bills and forming numerous coalitions that
advocated on behalf of both students and teachers; he always worked
behind the scenes, which allowed him to focus all his energy on the
issues at hand, and his broad-ranging educational contributions
led to notable improvements in schools and communities throughout
the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Collins shared 54 years of marriage with his
devoted wife, Brenda Brooks Collins; they were blessed with two
children, and their four grandchildren were a source of great
pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Robby Collins
taught Sunday School at Casa Linda United Methodist Church for
more than 25 years; he was a tireless education advocate and a
treasured citizen, and his legacies in his community and the
state will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Robby V. Collins; 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 Robby Collins.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 11, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate