SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63
In Memory
of
Winston Robinson
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Winston Robinson of
Marshall suffered an immeasurable loss with his death on October
13, 2020, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1951, in Florida, Winston
Robinson was the son of Johnnie and Mable Byrd Robinson and the
oldest of their three children; he graduated from Northside High
School before earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry from
Ramapo College of New Jersey in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson started his career at Warner-Lambert
Pharmaceuticals, followed by leadership roles at Apollo
Technologies, NATEC, and ACF Industries; he served as the
director of planning and community development for the City of
Marshall from 2001 to 2010, and in 2011, he began working at Wiley
College, where he was director of auxiliary services until 2018,
when he was appointed as the director of athletics; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Robinson was a member of
Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church for over three decades; he
held several leadership positions with the church, including
deacon, secretary of the board of deacons, trustee, and budget
manager, and he also sang in the male chorus; in addition, he was
a member of Omega Psi Phi, and he generously supported United Way
and the Boys and Girls Clubs; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Robinson married the love of his
life, Cozzetta, and he took great pride in their blended family,
which grew to include their three children, Leslie, Jewana, and
Jason, and three grandchildren, Louis, Montana, and Aidyn; and
WHEREAS, Although Winston Robinson is deeply missed, his
loved ones may find comfort in remembering the humility,
kindness, and selflessness with which he lived his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Winston Robinson
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Cozzetta; to his children, Leslie Robinson Frye, Jewana
Warren, and Jason Warren; to his brothers, Kenneth Robinson and
Alan Robinson and his wife, Sharon; to his grandchildren, Louis
Cannon Frye, Montana Warren, and Aidyn Page Warren; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Winston Robinson.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate