H.R. No. 1767

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Morris McRae of Miller High School in Corpus Christi received fitting recognition when he was named 2015 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi Independent School District; and

WHEREAS, A U.S. and world history teacher at Miller High School since 2009, Mr. McRae is also an advanced placement instructor in the same subjects; his project-based approach to teaching has made his classes popular with students and won him an earlier accolade, when he was named Teacher of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McRae holds a bachelor's degree summa cum laude in history, and he earned a master's degree in educational and instructional technology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2014; he also brings to his classes his 21 years of prior experience in the business world as an account executive at Motorola Codex; and

WHEREAS, Morris McRae exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he is inspiring in his students a love of learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Morris McRae on being named Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McRae as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1767 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House