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                                                                  H.R. No. 967



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Gabriel Fain of Little Elm has received the 2004 
Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award from the Texas Council 
for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities 
for his exceptional contributions to teaching, curriculum 
development, and extracurricular programs; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the faculty of Clark High School in Plano 
since 1997, Mr. Fain is chair of the social studies department and 
teaches gifted and talented humanities courses for 9th and 10th 
graders, AP world history, and additional English and history 
classes; he received his bachelor's degree in historical studies 
from The University of Texas at Dallas and his graduate 
certification in gifted education from the University of North 
Texas; he is currently completing his master's degree in modern 
European history; and
	WHEREAS, No stranger to awards, this esteemed educator was 
elected Clark Teacher of the Year in 2002-2003 and was selected to 
participate in a Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Study in Japan in 
2002; in addition to serving on several school and district 
committees, he is a national AP world history reader and an AP 
consultant; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fain's teaching philosophy emphasizes balance 
and the recognition that not all students learn or progress at the 
same rate; he shuns focusing on broad goals and favors each 
student's specific needs; above all, he strives to instill in his 
students a deep commitment to learning and encourages them to take 
risks and be creative; his fortunate students repeatedly cite his 
ability to foster their interest in different areas of the 
humanities and to make history and art both relevant and exciting; 
and
	WHEREAS, A true role model for young people, Gabe Fain has 
distinguished himself as a dedicated, exemplary teacher; in a short 
period of time, he has become a much-treasured member of the faculty 
of Clark High School, and he is admired by students and teachers 
alike, who marvel at his ability to motivate teenagers to open their 
minds and embrace differences; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Gabe Fain on his receipt of the 
2004 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award and commend him 
for his excellent educational accomplishments and his commitment to 
his students; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Fain as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Madden

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 967 was adopted by the House on April 
14, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House