[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E163]
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                    HONORING DR. MARVIN E. ROBINSON

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the achievements of Dr. Marvin E. Robinson in business 
leadership and community service.
  Dr. Robinson received his undergraduate degree at Southern 
University, where he served as president of the student body and found 
great success in his athletic pursuits as the co-captain of the Jaguar 
Tracksters. He began his career with the Congress of Racial Equality, 
first working as Field Secretary and then serving as Southern Regional 
Director during the early 1960s. Dr. Robinson earned his juris doctor 
from Howard University School of Law in 1968.
  Continuing his work for racial equality, Dr. Robinson assisted in the 
development of a high school specializing in business and management 
during the height of desegregation of the school system. As the first 
director of this school, he oversaw a student body of 1,500 youth.
  Dr. Robinson's entrepreneurial spirit soon drew him to the Xerox 
Corporation, where he was responsible for the operations, 
telecommunications, and planning for Xerox's Office Products Division 
facilities across the nation. Based on his success in this position, 
Dr. Robinson became Assistant to the President of Community Affairs at 
Xerox, responsible for the creation and implementation of a community 
involvement program. This program established Xerox as an excellent 
corporate citizen in Dallas.
  Dr. Robinson moved on from Xerox in 1985 to purchase a Burger King 
Franchise. With his business acumen, he was able to increase the 
restaurant's gross income by over $150,000 in just one year.
  In 1988, Dr. Robinson was named the President and CEO of 
Accommodations, Inc., a concession management company. He purchased the 
company and became its sole owner in 1995.
  Dr. Robinson is a pillar of the Dallas community not only because of 
his leadership in business, but also because of his community service. 
Dr. Robinson has been involved in the Dallas County Salvation Army, the 
Dallas Park and Recreation Department, the Dallas Black Chamber of 
Commerce, the Advisory Council for Technical Vocational Education, and 
Dallas Dash with the Disabled, among many other local organizations. As 
a patron of the arts, Dr. Robinson served as the Board President of the 
Dallas Black Dance Theatre for twenty years. In 2007, Dr. Robinson 
received the Dallas Historical Society's Award for Excellence in 
Community Service.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the significant contributions 
that Dr. Robinson has made to the Dallas community. As a business and 
community leader for decades, he has worked hard to change Dallas for 
the better.

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