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79R8948 MAM-D
By: Madden 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.