Bill Text: IN SCR0025 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Coach Russ Isaacs, Fort Wayne Snider HS, upon his retirement.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-16 - Returned to the Senate [SCR0025 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2010-SCR0025-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Coach Russ Isaacs on his retirement as head coach from the Snider High School football program and his transition into the role of athletic director.

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WYSS, LONG, KRUSE

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Introduced

Second Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2010)

SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____

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    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Coach Russ Isaacs on his retirement as head coach from the Snider High School football program and his transition into the role of athletic director.

     Whereas, Russ Isaacs graduated from Huntington College in 1975 and earned his bachelor of science degree in business education and administration. He furthered his education at Indiana University, earning a master of science degree in secondary administration;

    Whereas, Isaacs began his head coaching position with Snider in 1991, leading the Snider Panthers to an impressive 194-32 record during his tenure. This .858 winning percentage is the highest in Indiana and one of the best in the nation;
                
    Whereas, Isaacs led the Panthers to nine Summit Athletic Conference titles, 13 sectional titles, seven regional titles, three semi-state titles, and Fort Wayne's only Class 5A State Championship;

    Whereas, Isaacs always stressed, "Nothing is easy. Nothing does itself. Character and action are everything." He consistently reminds his players that football should never come before God, family, or school;

    Whereas, In addition to being an educator and a coach,

Isaacs is a role model. His desire for the success of the football program was driven by every individual player's attitude and classroom success;

    Whereas, Current head coach, Kurt Tippmann, said about Russ, "He has instilled in me that honesty, in whatever the situation, is the best way to deal with people. He has taught me how to lead others, to serve them, and not rule them"; and

    Whereas, Russ Isaacs' devotion to the Snider football program and to the students of Snider High School has set him apart from his colleagues. He has proven to be an invaluable asset to the city of Fort Wayne: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate     of the General Assembly

of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives     concurring:

    SECTION 1. The Indiana General Assembly congratulates Russ Isaacs on his retirement from coaching the Snider High School football team and transition into the position of athletic director.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Russ Isaacs, his family, and Fort Wayne Snider High School.