Congratulating Matt Russell on his retirement as principal of Allen High School.

89(R) HR 1480 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1480

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Matt Russell retired as principal of Allen High

School in May 2025, drawing to a close a notable career as a teacher

and administrator that spanned nearly three decades; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Russell joined the Allen Independent School

District in 1997 as a special education instructor; he went on to

teach resource mathematics before transitioning to serve in

administration as a campus coordinator; he subsequently served as

house principal and coprincipal of Allen High School and then as

principal of Ford Middle School; in 2020, he returned to Allen High

School as its full-time principal; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Mr. Russell has

placed a special emphasis on building a strong campus culture and

preparing students for life after graduation; under his leadership,

a record 43 students were named National Merit Semifinalists, and

in 2021, the "Eagle Give Day" service event was created to give back

to the community through a variety of campus volunteer initiatives;

and

WHEREAS, Mr. Russell holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen

F. Austin State University and a master's degree in educational

leadership and administration from Lamar University; and

WHEREAS, Through his leadership and dedication, Matt Russell

has helped countless young Texans acquire the knowledge and skills

necessary to succeed, and his contributions will be remembered and

appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Matt Russell on his retirement as

principal of Allen High School and extend to him sincere best wishes

for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Mr. Russell as an expression of high regard by the

Texas House of Representatives.

Noble

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1480 was adopted by the House on June

2, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House