Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1314
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
6	6	the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Matthew J. Mann of
7	7	Pleasanton, who passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 49;
8	8	and
9	9	WHEREAS, The son of Kayla McKinney Mann and Anthony Mann,
10	10	Matt Mann was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and his family included
11	11	two brothers, Jason and Bill; as a result of his father's various
12	12	military postings, he lived in Germany, Hawaii, California, and
13	13	Colorado during his youth, and he graduated from Widefield High
14	14	School in Colorado Springs; he met his future wife, Sara, while
15	15	attending Adams State University; the couple married in 1994, and
16	16	they became the parents of two daughters, Kaytlyn and Emily; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mann completed their student teaching
18	18	in the San Luis Valley in Colorado, and he began his career with the
19	19	Sierra Grande School District; they then moved to Pleasanton, and
20	20	after a stint working with his in-laws in the produce industry,
21	21	Mr. Mann taught at Samuel Clemens High School and later at East
22	22	Central High School; in 2001, he became assistant principal at
23	23	Scobee Middle School, a position he also held at Jourdanton Junior
24	24	High School; over the years, he earned a master's degree and
25	25	doctorate from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and published four
26	26	articles on educational topics; and
27	27	WHEREAS, Dr. Mann became principal of Pleasanton High School
28	28	in 2012 and was named superintendent of the district three years
29	29	later; under his leadership, all four Pleasanton Independent School
30	30	District campuses earned high commendations; deeply committed to
31	31	literary initiatives, he read each week to a class at the elementary
32	32	school and purchased every student on the campus a book that he
33	33	would inscribe with a note; he was admired for his unique ability to
34	34	connect with students and make them feel valued; and
35	35	WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional achievements,
36	36	Dr. Mann was a youth soccer coach for 10 years and an active member
37	37	of the local Rotary club and MacArthur Park Church of Christ; he
38	38	previously served as a deacon at Pleasanton Church of Christ, and in
39	39	2017, he was named Pleasanton Man of the Year; and
40	40	WHEREAS, An inspiring educator and administrator, Matt Mann
41	41	made a positive difference in the lives of countless students, and
42	42	his contributions will be remembered and admired for years to come;
43	43	now, therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
45	45	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Matthew J. Mann
46	46	and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and,
47	47	be it further
48	48	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
49	49	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
50	50	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Matt Mann.
51	51	King of Uvalde
52	52	______________________________
53	53	Speaker of the House
54	54	I certify that H.R. No. 1314 was unanimously adopted by a
55	55	rising vote of the House on May 6, 2023.
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57	57	Chief Clerk of the House