H.R. No. 2261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ryan Lovell of Tascosa High School in the Amarillo
Independent School District received the Texas Speech
Communication Association Teacher of the Year award on October 14,
2022; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor recognizes teachers who have
demonstrated excellence in educating students in speech, debate, or
theater, who have served in both curricular and cocurricular
activities, and who have made significant contributions to their
profession; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Lovell has taught speech and debate classes at
Tascosa High School for 10 years, and he is the senior baccalaureate
advisor and University Interscholastic League academic
coordinator; under his leadership, numerous students have
qualified for state competitions, and he has been honored with a
2019 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award as well as the Diamond Award from
the National Speech & Debate Association; moreover, he has been
named Tascosa High School Teacher of the Year, and he was a finalist
for Amarillo ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded in his field, Mr. Lovell has served
as president of the Texas Speech Communication Association and of
the West Texas Speech Association, and he has held leadership roles
in other professional organizations, including the Texas Forensic
Association and UIL; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lovell holds a bachelor's degree in psychology
from Brigham Young University, and he earned a juris doctor degree
from The University of Texas at Austin, as well as a master's degree
in teaching from West Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Lovell exemplifies the passion, determination,
and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers,
and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his
profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ryan Lovell on receiving the
Teacher of the Year award from the Texas Speech Communication
Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lovell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2261 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House