2021S0582-1 09/28/21
 
  By: Campbell S.R. No. 29
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Michael Gillette, who has been selected to receive a
  2021 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, Humanities Texas presents awards to
  Texas classroom teachers who have made exemplary contributions
  to the field of teaching, curriculum development, and
  extracurricular programs at their schools; and
         WHEREAS, Michael Gillette is receiving one of the
  Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards;
  his impressive career as an educator spans 26 years, and for the
  last 13 years, he has taught advanced placement courses in United
  States history and human geography at Boerne-Samuel V. Champion
  High School; and
         WHEREAS, As an advanced placement and dual-credit teacher,
  Mr. Gillette strives to develop college-ready students who are
  prepared to thrive in a variety of academic settings and excel on
  their long-term paths; his rigorous coursework fosters the
  development of critical thinking skills and encourages students
  to use both primary and secondary research sources; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Gillette exemplifies the highest ideals of an
  educator, and as a result of his selection for this award, he will
  receive $5,000, and an additional $1,000 prize will benefit the
  Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School Humanities program; he is
  indeed deserving of special recognition as an outstanding Texas
  teacher; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
  to Michael Gillette for being honored with a 2021 Humanities
  Texas Outstanding Teaching Award; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.