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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Carl B. Robinson, 1926-2024
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WHEREAS, Carl B. Robinson was born in Covington, Virginia on May 25, 1926, to Phillip Robinson and Josephine Brooks Robinson; and
WHEREAS, Robinson led a long life of service, joining the Army Signal Corps before completing high school and later the Military Police, serving in the Philippines, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima; and
WHEREAS, Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanic Arts at West Virginia State College, joined the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and met his future wife, Evelyn Louise Jackson; and
WHEREAS, Robinson was a generational leader in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, serving as Sergeant of Arms of Alpha Rho Lambda chapter, the committee that established the Alpha Rho Lambda Education Foundation, and was honored as a Life Member of Alpha Rho Lambda in 2021; and
WHEREAS, outside of his career in public service, Robinson was a prominent leader in the Southfield Community Missionary Baptist Church, serving in many positions such as Chairman of the Trustee Board, Chairman of the Building Committee, and Superintendent of Sunday School, dedicating his time and energy to the betterment of his community and the furtherance of his faith; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus extends its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Carl B. Robinson, including his daughter, Carla A. Robinson, first cousin, Mabel Jordan, and countless other friends, extended family members, and loved ones across Columbus, Covington, and beyond; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Carl B. Robinson.