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                                                                  H.R. No. 1741



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Russell Brandon Vail has been named Elementary 
Teacher of the Year for 2002-2003 by the Donna Independent School 
District (ISD), and in light of this accomplishment, he is indeed 
deserving of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The award acknowledges teachers who are creative and 
successful with students, have excellent classroom organizational 
skills, present subject matter in meaningful ways, promote positive 
learning environments for all students, and work well with 
colleagues, parents, and the community, and Mr. Vail truly meets 
each of these criteria; and
	WHEREAS, Inspired to become an educator by his stepmother and 
his high school Spanish teacher, Mr. Vail earned a bachelor's 
degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and began his 
teaching career in 2001; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, he now teaches fifth-grade 
science and is a University Interscholastic League coach for math 
and spelling; and
	WHEREAS, Endeavoring to inspire a passion for learning and 
equip young Texans with the skills and knowledge necessary for 
success is a most commendable undertaking; during his tenure with 
the Donna ISD, Russell Brandon Vail has earned a special place in 
the hearts of many of his students and the lasting respect and 
admiration of his colleagues and friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Russell Brandon Vail on being named 
2002-2003 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Donna Independent 
School District and extend sincere best wishes to him for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Vail as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wise

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1741 was adopted by the House on May 
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House