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By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 159







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Dr. H. B. Bell is retiring from his position as 

associate superintendent of alternative programs for the Dallas 

Independent School District (DISD) in August 2005, bringing to a 

close an exceptional career with the district that has spanned more 

than 40 years; and

	WHEREAS, A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, where he 

earned his bachelor's and master's degrees, this outstanding Texan 

received his doctorate of education from East Texas State 

University, as well as his superintendent certificate; and

	WHEREAS, Following a two-year tenure with Rust College in 

Mississippi, Dr. Bell began his service to DISD in 1963 as an 

English teacher at James Madison and L. G. Pinkston High Schools; 

through the years, he has held the positions of assistant 

principal, acting principal, educational planner, director of the 

Teacher Education Center, deputy associate superintendent, 

assistant superintendent, division executive of professional 

development, executive principal, and special assistant to the 

general superintendent; in his current role as associate 

superintendent of alternative programs, he has supervised numerous 

programs and departments supporting at-risk youth; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Bell has further distinguished himself through 

his involvement in organizations such as the Dallas School 

Administrators Association, National Association of Secondary 

School Principals, National Council of Teachers of English, 

National Alliance of Black School Educators, and National 

Association for the Advancement of Colored People; moreover, he is 

a valued member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Delta Kappa, has taught 

in the Department of Administration and Supervision at East Texas 

State University, and has presented papers at a number of education 

conferences throughout the state; and

	WHEREAS, Highly recognized for his record of achievement, Dr. 

Bell has received the Outstanding Urban Educator and Outstanding 

Administrative Leadership in Education awards, and he has been 

recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by both Prairie View A&M and 

East Texas State Universities; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. H. B. Bell's efforts throughout the past four 

decades have helped countless young Texans along the path to 

successful futures, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his 

dedication to providing for the diverse educational needs of 

Dallas-area students; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 2005, hereby congratulate Dr. H. 

B. Bell on his retirement from the Dallas Independent School 

District 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 Dr. Bell as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.