SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 777
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert Floyd on his distinguished career and his
outstanding service on behalf of military veterans and the state
and nation; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the 101st Airborne Division of the
United States Army, Robert Floyd served with distinction during the
Vietnam War, and he went on to build a rewarding career as a
legislative lobbyist, trade executive, and education advocate; and
WHEREAS, Robert has lobbied before the Texas Legislature
and the United States Congress for more than 35 years; he was a
two-term Eanes Independent School District Trustee, and he
taught as an adjunct instructor at Austin Community College; he
is the author of The Courage to Lead: An Essential Guide for
Volunteer Leaders, Board Trustees, and Public Servants and of
many articles on nonprofit management and public advocacy; and
WHEREAS, As chairman of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans
Monument Committee, Robert Floyd deserves high accolades for
leading the movement to honor Texas veterans of the Vietnam War;
it was his vision to place a monument on the grounds of the Texas
Capitol in honor of those veterans who heroically served their
nation; the monument depicts five Texas soldiers in action and
entombed inside are the names of the 3,417 Texans who did not
return home from the war; and
WHEREAS, Robert Floyd is an esteemed citizen who has earned
the admiration of leaders in both the public and private sectors;
he is retiring from Hance Scarborough, Limited Liability
Partnership, after a long career of service to his community and
the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Robert Floyd on his invaluable service
and leadership and his exceptional accomplishments and extend to
him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate