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H.R. No. 919
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Texarkana have lost a beloved neighbor,
friend, and educator with the passing of Don Rader on April 15,
2003, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, A native of Arkansas, Mr. Rader was born in Hot
Springs on December 12, 1947; after graduating from high school, he
attended East Texas State University in Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent for the Liberty-Eylau Independent
School District (ISD) since 1998, this esteemed teacher and
administrator has been involved with the district for more than
three decades, and his dedication to his students won widespread
respect and appreciation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rader began his career with the district in 1969
as a government and civics teacher; he was the sponsor of the
student council, cheerleaders, and Key Club and was chosen teacher
of the year during the 1970s; a natural leader, he served as
community education director, principal at the kindergarten and
high school, and then assistant superintendent before assuming his
most recent post; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his contributions to his
community, the Don Rader scholarship fund was established in his
memory by his friends and colleagues at Liberty-Eylau ISD; and
WHEREAS, Don Rader was a good man who fought for what he
believed in; he had a rapport with the students that helped him make
a difference in the lives of many, and his memory will live on in the
hearts and minds of the people whose lives he touched; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Don Rader and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Gail
Rader; to his daughter, Marcy Rader; to his stepmother, Frances
Vaught; to his sister, Gail Ross; and to his other relatives 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 Don Rader.
Telford
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 919 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2003.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House