[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 40 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E220-E221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF OCTAVIA GREEN ROBINSON

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2022

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Octavia Green Robinson.
  Octavia Green Robinson was born March 19, 1947, in New Orleans, 
Louisiana to Myrtle August Green and Oliver Daniel Green, Sr. 
Affectionately known to all as ``Tay'' and ``Big Momma'' Robinson, she 
left this life on February 6, 2022, at the age of 74. She was 
surrounded by her family, just like she would have wanted.
  Octavia grew up in New Orleans' Historic 7th Ward. She is a graduate 
of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School, Dillard University, and Tulane 
University School of Social Work where she received her master's 
degree.
  She was a decorated Sergeant with the New Orleans Police Department 
where in her early years she was part of the all-women's team who 
created Community Relations which became a source of refuge and hope 
for the people of New Orleans. Octavia moved through the ranks of 
departments such as Juvenile Division, and others and retired following 
45 years of service.
  Octavia was a proud member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, the 
First District Baptist Association, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 
Octavia leaves her legacy of love for all in the hands of her beloved 
husband of 47 years Edward J. Robinson, Sr., and her children she so

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adored, Nicole Robinson (Jafar), and Edris Robinson-Dupard (Joseph), 
Kimberly Robinson, and Eddie Robinson, Jr. Octavia is also survived by 
10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
  Octavia's legacy will forever be ``No One Left Behind''. Octavia was 
all about family. She took in and cared for many around the world. Her 
love and caring ways for all will forever live on.

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