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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Nacogdoches are mourning the loss of |
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beloved former band leader Norman Glynn Wells, who passed away on |
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February 3, 2021, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Norman and Virgie Wells, Glynn Wells grew |
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up in Lindale; he played in the band at Lindale High School and at |
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Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned both a |
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bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in |
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educational leadership; following a year in New Boston, he joined |
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the Nacogdoches Independent School District in 1990; he led bands |
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at Thomas J. Rusk Middle School for a decade and then became head |
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director at Nacogdoches High School; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of 18 years, Mr. Wells guided the |
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Golden Dragon band to 15 Sweepstakes, and the ensemble marched in |
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the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California; he |
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raised funds to take the group to Hawaii twice to perform at |
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patriotic programs, including an appearance with the Royal Navy |
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Band; an exceptional mentor and role model, he instilled strong |
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discipline and encouraged students to develop self-confidence and |
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resolve, as well as a fuller understanding of the power of music; he |
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was stern when necessary, but his wonderful sense of humor made hard |
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work enjoyable, and the success of his students was always his |
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greatest joy; during many summers, he supervised swim lessons and |
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lifeguards at the Maroney Park pool, and young employees there |
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benefited by his example of effective, caring management; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Wells leaves to cherish his memory his mother, |
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Virgie Wells, his sister, Melissa Wells, his aunt, Joy Brown, and a |
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host of friends, colleagues, and former students; he is also |
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survived by his treasured canine companion, Sassy, a border collie |
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presented to him by his band when he retired in 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Glynn Wells is sadly missed, the passage of |
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time will only deepen appreciation for the important life lessons |
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he taught, and he will forever hold a special place in the hearts of |
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those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Norman Glynn Wells and |
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extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Norman |
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Glynn Wells. |
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Clardy |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 166 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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