88R19120 JRI-D
By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 1314
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Matthew J. Mann of
Pleasanton, who passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 49;
and
WHEREAS, The son of Kayla McKinney Mann and Anthony Mann,
Matt Mann was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and his family included
two brothers, Jason and Bill; as a result of his father's various
military postings, he lived in Germany, Hawaii, California, and
Colorado during his youth, and he graduated from Widefield High
School in Colorado Springs; he met his future wife, Sara, while
attending Adams State University; the couple married in 1994, and
they became the parents of two daughters, Kaytlyn and Emily; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mann completed their student teaching
in the San Luis Valley in Colorado, and he began his career with the
Sierra Grande School District; they then moved to Pleasanton, and
after a stint working with his in-laws in the produce industry,
Mr. Mann taught at Samuel Clemens High School and later at East
Central High School; in 2001, he became assistant principal at
Scobee Middle School, a position he also held at Jourdanton Junior
High School; over the years, he earned a master's degree and
doctorate from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and published four
articles on educational topics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mann became principal of Pleasanton High School
in 2012 and was named superintendent of the district three years
later; under his leadership, all four Pleasanton Independent School
District campuses earned high commendations; deeply committed to
literary initiatives, he read each week to a class at the elementary
school and purchased every student on the campus a book that he
would inscribe with a note; he was admired for his unique ability to
connect with students and make them feel valued; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional achievements,
Dr. Mann was a youth soccer coach for 10 years and an active member
of the local Rotary club and MacArthur Park Church of Christ; he
previously served as a deacon at Pleasanton Church of Christ, and in
2017, he was named Pleasanton Man of the Year; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring educator and administrator, Matt Mann
made a positive difference in the lives of countless students, and
his contributions will be remembered and admired for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Matthew J. Mann
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Matt Mann.