SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 585
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert A. "Bob" Jackson, who is retiring on August 17,
2019, after 15 years of exceptional service as state director of
AARP Texas; and
WHEREAS, Bob Jackson joined AARP in Texas as an
administrator having had a distinguished legal career in Florida
as a recognized expert in the fields of elder law and
guardianship matters; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AARP Texas has assembled a
strong corps of volunteers and a staff that reflects the
increasing diversity of our state; it has grown to include more
than 2.3 million members, age 50 and above, in Texas, and its
influence at the Capitol has made Texas a leader in protecting
older citizens from abuse and exploitation; and
WHEREAS, Bob has provided testimony before the United
States Congress on matters regarding guardianship reform, elder
abuse, and financial exploitation; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary attorney and administrator, he is
respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence as
director of AARP Texas will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Robert A. "Bob" Jackson on his
outstanding service as director of AARP Texas and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate