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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Residents of Nacogdoches are mourning the loss of |
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| 6 | 7 | | beloved former band leader Norman Glynn Wells, who passed away on |
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| 7 | 8 | | February 3, 2021, at the age of 54; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, The son of Norman and Virgie Wells, Glynn Wells grew |
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| 9 | 10 | | up in Lindale; he played in the band at Lindale High School and at |
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| 10 | 11 | | Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned both a |
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| 11 | 12 | | bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in |
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| 12 | 13 | | educational leadership; following a year in New Boston, he joined |
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| 13 | 14 | | the Nacogdoches Independent School District in 1990; he led bands |
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| 14 | 15 | | at Thomas J. Rusk Middle School for a decade and then became head |
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| 15 | 16 | | director at Nacogdoches High School; and |
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| 16 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Over the course of 18 years, Mr. Wells guided the |
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| 17 | 18 | | Golden Dragon band to 15 Sweepstakes, and the ensemble marched in |
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| 18 | 19 | | the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California; he |
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| 19 | 20 | | raised funds to take the group to Hawaii twice to perform at |
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| 20 | 21 | | patriotic programs, including an appearance with the Royal Navy |
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| 21 | 22 | | Band; an exceptional mentor and role model, he instilled strong |
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| 22 | 23 | | discipline and encouraged students to develop self-confidence and |
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| 23 | 24 | | resolve, as well as a fuller understanding of the power of music; he |
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| 24 | 25 | | was stern when necessary, but his wonderful sense of humor made hard |
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| 25 | 26 | | work enjoyable, and the success of his students was always his |
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| 26 | 27 | | greatest joy; during many summers, he supervised swim lessons and |
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| 27 | 28 | | lifeguards at the Maroney Park pool, and young employees there |
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| 28 | 29 | | benefited by his example of effective, caring management; and |
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| 29 | 30 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Wells leaves to cherish his memory his mother, |
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| 30 | 31 | | Virgie Wells, his sister, Melissa Wells, his aunt, Joy Brown, and a |
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| 31 | 32 | | host of friends, colleagues, and former students; he is also |
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| 32 | 33 | | survived by his treasured canine companion, Sassy, a border collie |
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| 33 | 34 | | presented to him by his band when he retired in 2018; and |
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| 34 | 35 | | WHEREAS, Although Glynn Wells is sadly missed, the passage of |
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| 35 | 36 | | time will only deepen appreciation for the important life lessons |
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| 36 | 37 | | he taught, and he will forever hold a special place in the hearts of |
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| 37 | 38 | | those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it |
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| 38 | 39 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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| 39 | 40 | | Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Norman Glynn Wells and |
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| 40 | 41 | | extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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| 41 | 42 | | further |
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| 42 | 43 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 43 | 44 | | prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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| 44 | 45 | | Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Norman |
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| 45 | 46 | | Glynn Wells. |
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