[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 45 (Tuesday, April 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO GROVER ROBINSON III AND SANDRA LOWREY ROBINSON

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                          HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 11, 2000

  Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, the citizens of Escambia and Santa Rosa 
Counties and the State of Florida have been blessed with two people who 
have dedicated their careers to the pursuit of excellence in all 
aspects of life. These fine people have distinguished themselves as 
community leaders and the models of honesty and integrity in public 
service. The couple that I speak about today is Grover Robinson III and 
Sandra Lowrey Robinson.
  Most of the residents of Northwest Florida remember and admire Grover 
for his years of public service, during which he served as the District 
3 Representative in the Florida House. However, what I admire most 
about Grover is that he always went above and beyond the call of duty 
to help others. At a time when our nation calls out for principled 
leadership from public officials, it is fitting that today we honor a 
true gentleman who always went the extra mile to represent the under-
represented and to promote excellence within the community, the State 
of Florida, and the nation. During his distinguished career. Grover 
never forgot how important the little guy is to the American way of 
life. It is little wonder that Grover Robinson III is known as one of 
the most popular elected officials in Escambia County history.
  When he ended his political career in 1986, he joined his wife, 
Sandra, in putting new life into community and church life, serving the 
people of Northwest Florida with compassion and loving care.
  Grover was active in the Pensacola Jaycees, the March of Dimes, the 
Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and most especially 
Christ Episcopal Church.
  His wife, Sandra Lowrey Robinson, was made from the same cloth as 
Grover. She was active in the Northwest Florida community and a member 
of the Pensacola Junior College Foundation Board, and Baptist Hospital 
Foundation Board, the Junior League of Pensacola, and Episcopal Church.
  Mr. Speaker, the lives of these two people were cut tragically short 
earlier this year. But as we celebrate the accomplishments and the 
lives of Grover and Sandra, we can take pride in knowing they have 
influenced so many people in a positive way. As a fellow elected 
official and as a friend, I appreciate the importance of dedication and 
devotion to public office and the community. Their legacy will be a 
constant reminder that together, two people can make an extraordinary 
difference in the lives of many.

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