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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Matt Russell retired as principal of Allen High |
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School in May 2025, drawing to a close a notable career as a teacher |
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and administrator that spanned nearly three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Russell joined the Allen Independent School |
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District in 1997 as a special education instructor; he went on to |
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teach resource mathematics before transitioning to serve in |
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administration as a campus coordinator; he subsequently served as |
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house principal and coprincipal of Allen High School and then as |
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principal of Ford Middle School; in 2020, he returned to Allen High |
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School as its full-time principal; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Mr. Russell has |
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placed a special emphasis on building a strong campus culture and |
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preparing students for life after graduation; under his leadership, |
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a record 43 students were named National Merit Semifinalists, and |
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in 2021, the "Eagle Give Day" service event was created to give back |
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to the community through a variety of campus volunteer initiatives; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Russell holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen |
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F. Austin State University and a master's degree in educational |
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leadership and administration from Lamar University; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his leadership and dedication, Matt Russell |
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has helped countless young Texans acquire the knowledge and skills |
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necessary to succeed, and his contributions will be remembered and |
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appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Matt Russell on his retirement as |
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principal of Allen High School and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Russell as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |