H.R. No. 1915
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Pickitt, the principal of Richardson High
School, has been named a regional finalist in the Principal Award
category of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards; and
WHEREAS, Created to celebrate the contributions of public
school professionals, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is
the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and
one of the largest in the nation, distributing more than $600,000
annually; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pickitt's outstanding tenure with the RISD spans
more than four decades; shortly after graduating from East Texas
State University in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in political
science and English, he joined the staff at Richardson Junior High
as a teacher and coach; desiring to advance his career, he continued
his education at North Texas State University, earning a master's
degree in public school administration in 1979; two years later he
was named assistant principal at Richardson North Junior High
School, and he subsequently held that same position at RJH and at
Berkner High School before returning to RNJH as principal in 1995;
and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Mr. Pickitt was appointed principal of
Richardson High School, which presently has an enrollment of
approximately 2,400; under his leadership, RHS has maintained a
high standard of excellence and has received a number of honors,
including an Exemplary rating and a Gold Performance acknowledgment
from the Texas Education Agency in 2010; moreover, in 2007 it was
recognized as a Best Practices High School for Math and Science by
the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and in 2006 it was one of only
three high schools in Texas to be honored as a Best Practices School
by the National Center for Educational Accountability; the school's
accomplishments significantly contributed to the Richardson
Independent School District's winning the 2007 H-E-B Excellence in
Education Award for a large school district, a $100,000 prize; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service as an administrator,
Charles Pickitt has inspired countless individuals with his passion
for education, and he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to
motivate, mentor, and provide leadership to his school, faculty,
and students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Pickitt on his selection as
a regional finalist for the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education
Principal Award 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. Pickitt as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1915 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House