88R26020 CJM-D

By: Frazier H.R. No. 1364

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Rick McDaniel retired as superintendent of the McKinney Independent School District in 2023, drawing to a close an exemplary career in public education that spanned 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. McDaniel initially worked for the Tyler Independent School District for some two decades, serving as a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal; he joined McKinney ISD in 2006, when he became the first principal of McKinney Boyd High School, and under his leadership, the campus achieved success in academics, fine arts, and athletics; in January 2014, he was promoted to assistant superintendent of student services for the district, and soon after, he was appointed as superintendent of schools; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. McDaniel has earned numerous accolades, including the Texas Music Educators Association Distinguished Administrator Award and the Science Teachers Association of Texas Distinguished Leadership in Science Award; he holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, a master's degree from The University of Texas at Tyler, and a doctorate from the University of North Texas; and

WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence, Rick McDaniel 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Rick McDaniel on his retirement as superintendent of the McKinney Independent School District 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 Dr. McDaniel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.