SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Matt Mann
 
         WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt
  by the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Matthew J. Mann of
  Pleasanton, who passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of
  49; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Kayla McKinney Mann and Anthony Mann,
  Matt Mann was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and his family included
  two brothers, Jason and Bill; as a result of his father's various
  military postings, he lived in Germany, Hawaii, California, and
  Colorado during his youth, and he graduated from Widefield High
  School in Colorado Springs; he met his future wife, Sara, while
  attending Adams State University; the couple married in 1994, and
  they became the parents of two daughters, Kaytlyn and Emily; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mann completed their student
  teaching in the San Luis Valley in Colorado, and he began his
  career with the Sierra Grande School District; they then moved to
  Pleasanton, and after a stint working with his in-laws in the
  produce industry, Mr. Mann taught at Samuel Clemens High School
  and later at East Central High School; in 2001, he became
  assistant principal at Scobee Middle School, a position he also
  held at Jourdanton Junior High School; over the years, he earned
  a master's degree and doctorate from Texas A&M
  University-Kingsville and published four articles on educational
  topics; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Mann became principal of Pleasanton High
  School in 2012 and was named superintendent of the district three
  years later; under his leadership, all four Pleasanton
  Independent School District campuses earned high commendations;
  deeply committed to literary initiatives, he read each week to a
  class at the elementary school and purchased every student on the
  campus a book that he would inscribe with a note; he was admired
  for his unique ability to connect with students and make them
  feel valued; and
 
         WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional
  achievements, Dr. Mann was a youth soccer coach for 10 years and
  an active member of the local Rotary club and MacArthur Park
  Church of Christ; he previously served as a deacon at Pleasanton
  Church of Christ, and in 2017, he was named Pleasanton Man of the
  Year; and
 
         WHEREAS, An inspiring educator and administrator, Matt
  Mann made a positive difference in the lives of countless
  students, and his contributions will be remembered and admired
  for years to come; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Dr. Matthew J. Mann and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
  family and many friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Matt Mann.
 
  Flores
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 13, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate