[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 112 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF DOCTOR EDMUND W. ROBB III

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 28, 2021

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the career and 
community service of Doctor Edmund W. Robb III, Senior Pastor of The 
Woodlands United Methodist Church.
  Dr. Robb will be retiring as Senior Pastor of The Woodlands United 
Methodist Church after 43 years of honorable service. Before beginning 
his career with the church, Dr. Robb earned his Master of Theology from 
The Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. In 
1978, Dr. Robb was appointed to start a new Methodist church in his 
growing community and began knocking on doors in the neighborhood to 
recruit members. The church was born when The Woodlands was just a 
budding community of young families, but under Dr. Robb's leadership, 
it has grown to over 14,000 members.
  Dr. Robb is not only recognized today for his 43 years as an 
impactful pastor, but also for his dedicated service to The Woodlands 
community. He spent 20 years serving as an elected official of The 
Woodlands Township and its predecessor, Town Center Improvement 
District (TCID). Alongside State Senator Tommy Williams, he led the way 
in negotiating the agreement that would allow The Woodlands to become a 
Township. He was an instrumental guide in leading the TCID in 
partnering with private developers to build the Convention Center, 
develop Town Green Park and expand The Woodlands Waterway. Dr. Robb has 
also authored several published books, including ``The Wonder of 
Christmas,'' ``Under Wraps,'' ``Mountaintop Moments'' and ``Making 
Room: Sharing the Love of Christmas.'' His commitment to our community 
has left a positive impact that will continue to influence The 
Woodlands area for generations.
  Today, Dr. Robb continues to serve the community on the board of the 
Houston Methodist Hospital and as board Chairman of ``A Foundation for 
Theological Education.'' He and his wife, Bev, are parents to three 
married children and grandparents to eight grandchildren. Though he is 
retiring, he will remain actively engaged as a leader in his community 
and a calming voice of reason to those around him.
  After 43 years of exceptional work and service to our community, I am 
proud to join Dr. Robb's colleagues, family and friends in 
congratulating him on his retirement and thanking him for all that he 
has done for our community.

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