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