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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-304
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 19, 2012
To recognize and congratulate Thomas Robinson for his several athletic and civic accomplishments, including recently being drafted into the National Basketball Association.
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson was raised in the District of Columbia, in the Fort Davis community in Ward 7;
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson attended public schools in the District of Columbia, including Eastern High School, before ultimately graduating as an honor student from Brewster Academy in New Hampshire.;
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson earned a scholarship to play basketball at Kansas University, earning the starting position as power forward during his junior season, starting all 39 games, leading his team in scoring, leading the nation in double-doubles, and ranking second in the nation in rebounds per game;
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson further distinguished himself at Kansas University by becoming a First Team All-American and the first Jayhawk since 1961 to score at least 30 points and record 20 rebounds, helping the Jayhawks to the 2012 National Championship game;
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson has shown strength or character and faith, enduring the loss of his grandfather, grandmother, and mother all within a month’s span at the beginning of the 2011-2012 NCAA season; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Robinson has already returned to give back to his Ward 7 community, running a 2-day basketball camp for youth at the Fort Davis Recreation Center last summer, purchasing school supplies and 200 book bags, providing moon bounces, and speaking to youth about the importance of education at a recent Community Day.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Thomas Robinson Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia congratulates and recognizes Thomas Robinson for his professional and personal successes as a citizen, a native Washingtonian, an athlete, and, now, as an NBA player.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
