SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 419
WHEREAS, George A. Faber is retiring as the director of
visual and performing arts for the Tyler Independent School
District in August 2017, drawing to a close a notable career in
education that has spanned three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University,
Mr. Faber earned his bachelor's degree in music in 1980 and his
master's degree in educational leadership and administration in
1991; he joined Tyler Independent School District as band
director at Hubbard Middle School in 1982, and a decade later, he
became Hubbard's assistant principal; from 1994 to 2003, he
served as principal of Dogan Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Faber was appointed the district's director
of visual and performing arts in 2003, and throughout his
exemplary 14-year tenure, the district has made great strides in
developingandmaintainingstrongartsprogramsoneverycampus;and
WHEREAS, In addition to his successful career as an
educator, Mr. Faber is also a jazz pianist; he fronts his own
band, George Faber and Friends, which sometimes includes his
wife, Anita, who sings, and his son, George Faber III, who plays
drums; in addition, he is the Sunday morning organist for Green
Acres Baptist Church in Tyler; and
WHEREAS, George Faber's commitment to the highest
standards of his profession has greatly benefited the students of
Tyler Independent School District and earned him the respect and
admiration of his fellow educators, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate George A. Faber on his
retirement from Tyler Independent School District and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Faber as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate