87R16453 BHH-D By: Goldman H.R. No. 789 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Captain Randal Dwayne Robinson of the Fort Worth Fire Department on December 17, 2020, at the age of 64; and WHEREAS, The son of Guy and Wyvonne Willis Robinson, Randy Robinson was born in Mineral Wells on March 10, 1956; he grew up in Fort Worth with the companionship of a brother, Robert, and he graduated from Haltom High School in 1974; and WHEREAS, In 1981, Mr. Robinson joined the Fort Worth Fire Department, where he served for 39 years; he instructed and mentored firefighters in the training academy and was the air crash captain at Station 35 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport for the past two decades; in addition to his career as a firefighter, he worked as an endoscopy nurse at the Digestive Health Center of Bedford for 19 years; and WHEREAS, Captain Robinson and his former wife, Nancy Robinson, were blessed with two children, Lauren and Brian; he later enjoyed the love and support of Lorelei Mauldin, with whom he shared his life for 12 years until her passing in August 2020; through the years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren, Brooke, Luke, and Liam; and WHEREAS, Admired for his strength and integrity, Randy Robinson lived a caring and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Captain Randal Dwayne Robinson and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Captain Randy Robinson.