82R22289 MGR-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 1477
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Callison received the Teacher of the Year award
from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce at a banquet held on February
15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, An auto mechanics instructor at Mineola High School,
Mr. Callison has taught in the district for nearly 23 years and has
also been an agricultural science student teacher; he established
slot car racing contests at his school, with the proceeds going
toward scholarships for auto mechanics students; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Callison studied at Tyler Junior College and
East Texas State University and earned a master's degree from
Stephen F. Austin State University in 2007; highly respected by his
peers, he paid tribute in his acceptance speech to all teachers who
strive to make a difference in the lives of their students; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on
individuals like John Callison, whose tireless work in behalf of
area youth has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in
Mineola; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Callison on his receipt of the
2010 Teacher of the Year award from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Callison as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.