Bill Text: TX HR1415 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Robert A. Jackson on his retirement as director of AARP Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-13 - Reported enrolled [HR1415 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR1415-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1415 |
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WHEREAS, Robert A. Jackson is retiring as state director of | ||
AARP Texas on August 17, 2019, drawing to a close 15 years of | ||
dedicated service to the organization; and | ||
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Jackson's leadership, AARP Texas has | ||
grown to include more than 2.3 million members; he has assembled a | ||
strong corps of volunteers across the state and a staff that | ||
reflects the diversity of Texas, and he has placed a special | ||
emphasis on expanding the group's presence in San Antonio and the | ||
Rio Grande Valley; and | ||
WHEREAS, A recognized expert on guardianship issues, | ||
Mr. Jackson has helped Texas become a national leader in | ||
guardianship reform and has assisted the state's efforts to combat | ||
elder abuse and financial exploitation; in June 2018, he testified | ||
on these subjects before the Congressional Elder Justice Caucus as | ||
part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; and | ||
WHEREAS, Before joining AARP, Bob Jackson enjoyed a long and | ||
accomplished career practicing elder law in Florida; he also served | ||
as general counsel and legislative affairs director for the Florida | ||
Department of Elder Affairs, in addition to holding a number of | ||
other important positions; and | ||
WHEREAS, Robert Jackson's dedication, professionalism, and | ||
expertise have made a positive difference in the lives of many Texas | ||
residents, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his | ||
distinguished record of service; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert A. Jackson on his retirement | ||
as director of AARP Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for | ||
continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Hinojosa | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1415 was adopted by the House on May | ||
10, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||