Bill Text: TX SR419 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 419 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing George A. Faber on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-14 - Reported enrolled [SR419 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR419-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 419
	WHEREAS, George A. Faber is retiring as the director of
	visual and performing arts for the Tyler Independent School
	District in August 2017, drawing to a close a notable career in
	education that has spanned three and a half decades; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University,
	Mr. Faber earned his bachelor's degree in music in 1980 and his
	master's degree in educational leadership and administration in
	1991; he joined Tyler Independent School District as band
	director at Hubbard Middle School in 1982, and a decade later, he
	became Hubbard's assistant principal; from 1994 to 2003, he
	served as principal of Dogan Middle School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Faber was appointed the district's director
	of visual and performing arts in 2003, and throughout his
	exemplary 14-year tenure, the district has made great strides in
	developingandmaintainingstrongartsprogramsoneverycampus;and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his successful career as an
	educator, Mr. Faber is also a jazz pianist; he fronts his own
	band, George Faber and Friends, which sometimes includes his
	wife, Anita, who sings, and his son, George Faber III, who plays
	drums; in addition, he is the Sunday morning organist for Green
	Acres Baptist Church in Tyler; and
	WHEREAS, George Faber's commitment to the highest
	standards of his profession has greatly benefited the students of
	Tyler Independent School District and earned him the respect and
	admiration of his fellow educators, and he may indeed reflect
	with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next
	exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate George A. Faber on his
	retirement from Tyler Independent School District and extend to
	him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Mr. Faber as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

	Hughes



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 14, 2017.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate