Bill Text: TX HR1865 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Robert A. Floyd on his retirement from Hance Scarborough, LLP.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR1865 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1865-Introduced.html

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86R35061 JGH-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 1865

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert A. Floyd is retiring from Hance Scarborough,
LLP, on June 15, 2019, drawing to a close an outstanding career that
has spanned more than four and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brady, Robert Floyd earned a bachelor's
degree from Texas State University in 1968, and from June 1969 to
June 1970, he served his nation in Vietnam as a member of the 101st
Airborne Division; after returning home, he earned a master's
degree in political science from the University of Arizona in 1972;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd began his impressive 46-year career in
1973 as director of government relations for the Texas Motor
Transportation Association, where he rose to become president and
CEO; in 1996, he became president and CEO of the Texas Society of
Association Executives, and during his tenure, he created a
government relations program for the association and nonprofit
communities; he also served on the board of the American Society of
Association Executives; and
WHEREAS, Since January 2003, Mr. Floyd has been a legislative
consultant with the Austin law firm of Hance Scarborough, LLP; in
addition to his professional achievements, this proud Vietnam
veteran spearheaded the effort to create and install the Texas
Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, which was dedicated on March 29,
2014, 41 years to the day the last American combat troops left
Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd has also served two terms on the Eanes
Independent School District Board of Trustees, and he is the author
of a book, The Courage to Lead: An Essential Guide for Volunteer
Leaders, Board Trustees, and Public Servants; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Floyd has enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Sherry, his daughters, Kimberly and
Leslie, and his grandchildren, Caleb and Daniel; and
WHEREAS, Robert Floyd's dedication and professionalism have
made him an invaluable advocate for his clients, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his achievements as he embarks upon the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert A. Floyd on his retirement
from Hance Scarborough, LLP, and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Floyd as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.