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79R17703 JHS-D

By:  Veasey                                                       H.R. No. 1746



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Leondas Rambo, a longtime educator with the Fort 
Worth Independent School District, has devoted many years of his 
life to teaching and coaching the district's students and 
student-athletes, and his contributions toward improving the lives 
of these young people are most worthy of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Marshall, Mr. Rambo is a veteran of the 
U.S. Army and a graduate of Wylie College, where he played 
basketball; his diverse teaching career has included eight years of 
service at the elementary level, teaching art and fifth-grade 
reading and spelling, and several years as a physical education 
instructor at Dunbar Middle School; and
	WHEREAS, In 1971, this dedicated teacher joined the staff of 
Dunbar High School, where he taught physical education and coached 
track, football, and volleyball; he was invited to become a member 
of the basketball coaching staff in 1973 by the legendary Robert 
Hughes, his friend and colleague of many years, and during his 
tenure as an assistant coach on the staff, the Wildcats earned 13 
berths for state honors and captured two state championships; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rambo was honored in 2003 by the Texas 
Association of Basketball Coaches as the Class 4A Assistant Coach 
of the Year, a fitting tribute to this remarkable educator and his 
many achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his outstanding career, Leondas Rambo 
has demonstrated the passion and dedication necessary to excel in 
the demanding and challenging field of education; his commitment to 
the young people placed in his care has earned him the respect and 
admiration of parents and peers, and he remains an inspiration to 
the many individuals who have been fortunate enough to work by his 
side; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Leondas Rambo for his exceptional career 
as an educator and coach, and extend best wishes to him for 
continued happiness and success in all his endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rambo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.