By:  Cain                                             S.R. No. 1156
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
    1-3  recognizing Ross E. Stansell who is retiring after 21 years of
    1-4  loyal service as a schoolteacher with the Tyler Independent School
    1-5  District and 31 years of service in the field of education; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A talented teacher, Ross Stansell holds a master's
    1-7  degree in agricultural education from Texas A&M University and
    1-8  has taught agricultural science at John Tyler High School since
    1-9  1974; he was formerly a teacher at Whitehouse High School; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Mr. Stansell is a member of the National Vocational
   1-11  Agricultural Teachers Association, Incorporated, and is the recipient
   1-12  of an Honorary State Farmer Degree from the Texas Association of
   1-13  Future Farmers of America; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Devoted to his work, Ross Stansell assisted with a
   1-15  wide array of student activities over the years and distinguished
   1-16  himself in his profession; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Mr. Stansell's students greatly benefitted from his
   1-18  skillful teaching methods, his sincere concern for the individual,
   1-19  and his wise counsel and encouragement; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Ross Stansell
   1-21  instilled in his students an appreciation for hard work and a love
   1-22  of challenge and learning; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-1  74th Legislature, hereby commend Ross Stansell for his many
    2-2  contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best
    2-3  wishes to him for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
    2-5  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-6                               ______________________________________
    2-7                                       President of the Senate
    2-8                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-9                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-10                               on May 23, 1995.
   2-11                               ______________________________________
   2-12                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                        Member, Texas Senate