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                                                                  H.R. No. 364



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 37 years of outstanding service to Sul Ross 
State University, Dr. Bob Pannell retired from his position with 
the school's Rio Grande College at the conclusion of the fall 2005 
semester; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Denton, this distinguished educator 
received his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of 
North Texas in 1962; after a brief tenure as a science teacher with 
the Victoria Independent School District, he returned to UNT to 
earn a master's degree in school administration and a doctorate in 
education; and
	WHEREAS, Soon thereafter, Dr. Pannell joined the faculty of 
Sul Ross State University as an assistant professor of education; 
during his 20-year career at the Alpine campus, he also served as 
director of student teaching and field experience, director of 
off-campus study programs, assistant vice president for academic 
affairs, and graduate dean; and
	WHEREAS, In 1990, Dr. Pannell accepted a position with the 
university's Rio Grande College, initially serving as a member of 
the education department faculty and director of the Eagle Pass 
center; he has been highly instrumental in the implementation of a 
number of positive changes at the school, including the 
construction of a new facility and the expansion of the curriculum 
and class schedule; in 1989, he was recognized by his students and 
peers with the Outstanding Faculty Award; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Pannell has further distinguished himself 
through his involvement for nearly four decades with the Texas 
Association of Teacher Educators, National Council for College 
Teacher Educators, Association of Supervision and Curriculum 
Development, and Phi Delta Kappa, and he has encouraged his 
students and new teacher candidates to also become involved with 
professional organizations; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to all who know him, Bob Pannell may 
reflect with great pride on his remarkable tenure; while he is 
deeply missed at the university, the knowledge and passion he has 
imparted to future teachers over the course of his career will 
undoubtedly benefit countless students in classrooms across the 
Lone Star State for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Bob 
Pannell on his retirement from Sul Ross State University and 
commend him on his exemplary tenure in the field of education; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Pannell as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 364 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House