TITLE: In memory of David "Scott" Dumler of Killeen.

SUMMARY: In memory of David "Scott" Dumler of Killeen.

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WHEREAS, Residents of Killeen are mourning the loss of admired educator David Scott Dumler, who passed away in March 2021 at the age of 55; and WHEREAS, The son of Jack and Barbara Dumler, Scott Dumler was born in Greeley, Colorado, on August 26, 1965, and grew up with a sister, Julie; he earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado and worked for a time at his alma mater, Greeley Central High School, as a substitute teacher and assistant baseball coach; in 1992, he moved to Harlingen, where he taught and coached before joining the Killeen Independent School District in 1995; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dumler taught history at Eastern Hills Middle School and Killeen Ninth Grade Center before transferring to Killeen High School in 2000; passionate about U.S. history, he kept students engaged by designing and wearing elaborate costumes to portray historical figures, and he made instruction even more immersive by writing and performing original music about key events; during the COVID-19 pandemic, he created daily videos and appeared in character to enliven virtual learning; over the years, his classes often achieved 100 percent mastery on the STAAR exam, and a number of his students were inspired to enter the teaching profession themselves; and WHEREAS, Early in his tenure with KISD, Mr. Dumler also coached, and he was the defensive coordinator for a few years; he was still known as "coach" to many even after stepping back from those responsibilities to spend more time with his wife of 21 years, Erin, and their children, Shane and Reagan; a man of faith, he was an active member of the Youngsport Church of Christ and served in several capacities, including youth class teacher; and WHEREAS, A dynamic educator and caring mentor, Scott Dumler enriched the lives of numerous young Texans, and he will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David "Scott" Dumler and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Erin Dumler; to his son, Shane Dumler; to his daughter, Reagan Dumler; to his mother, Barb Wiebelhaus; to his sister, Julie Daughtrey; to his stepmother, Wilma Miller; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David "Scott" Dumler. Buckley Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 881 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House