79S30960 BJM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 367



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful achievements may comfort the family and friends of Dr. 
James T. Mancill of El Paso, who passed away on April 16, 2006, at 
the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Merrle and Euna Mae Kirkpatrick Mancill in 
Big Spring on December 9, 1929, Dr. Mancill earned a bachelor's 
degree from Sul Ross State University, a master's degree from Texas 
Wesleyan College, and a doctorate in educational administration 
from Texas Tech University; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished educator devoted his professional 
life to teaching at junior high and high schools in Azle, Arlington, 
Robert Lee, and Colorado City and serving as principal of 
Shallowater Elementary, as assistant superintendent in Alpine, as 
director for media services, director for instructional services, 
and division administrator and director of the Division of Special 
Education for the Region XIX Education Service Center in El Paso, 
and as an associate professor of education at Sul Ross State 
University; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Mancill was a member of numerous organizations, 
including the Texas State Teachers Association, the National 
Education Association, the Texas Association of School 
Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Texas Association of 
Educational Technology; moreover, he gave of his time and talents 
to the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education, 
American Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Directors, 
Texas Professors of Educational Administration, and Texas 
Association of College Teachers; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Mancill demonstrated a firm 
commitment to his community and was actively involved with the Boy 
Scouts of America, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, the Masons of 
Texas, and his church; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known James Mancill 
will remember his dedication to his profession and his love for his 
family; although he will be sorely missed, his legacy will live on 
in the hearts of the many individuals whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Dr. James T. Mancill and extend deepest sympathy to the members of 
his family: to his wife of 56 years, Peggy L. Mancill; to his son, 
Mickey Mancill, and his wife, Luz; to his grandson, Michael James 
Mancill; and to the other family members and many friends of this 
esteemed gentleman; 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 Dr. James 
T. Mancill.