Bill Text: TX SR40 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of the life of Matthew J. Mann.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-07-13 - Reported enrolled [SR40 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR40-Enrolled.html
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| 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 | ||
