By Torres H.R. No. 70 75R4758 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Johnnie Rountree on being named School Board Trustee of the Year by 1-3 the Texas Classroom Teachers Association; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Rountree recently retired from his position as 1-5 president of the Galena Park Independent School District Board of 1-6 Trustees, drawing to a close a distinguished career of service to 1-7 his community that spanned 34 years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This respected educator was first elected to the 1-9 school board in 1963, and for more than three decades he played a 1-10 vital role in shaping the course of public education in the 1-11 district; and 1-12 WHEREAS, His tenure was marked by many significant 1-13 accomplishments; Mr. Rountree was instrumental in securing the 1-14 passage of the referendum that formed the San Jacinto College 1-15 system, and he played a vital role in ensuring the passage of 1-16 percentage pay raises for area teachers that has exceeded state 1-17 requirements for the past 26 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Johnnie Rountree has set an inspiring example of 1-19 leadership and professional excellence throughout his career, and 1-20 it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to honor him on 1-21 this auspicious occasion; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby commend Johnnie Rountree for his many years of 1-24 outstanding public service and extend heartfelt congratulations to 2-1 him on his selection as School Board Trustee of the Year by the 2-2 Texas Classroom Teachers Association; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Rountree as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.