H.R. No. 2127
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christopher Dawson Herrington is retiring as lead
teacher at the Martin School of Choice in Nacogdoches, drawing to a
close a distinguished career in education that has spanned 34
years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herrington has worked at the Martin School of
Choice, an alternative school for at-risk students in the
Nacogdoches Independent School District, since 1991; he teaches
English and language arts to children in the 8th through 12th
grades, employing a self-paced curriculum and accelerated learning
techniques to help students who have struggled in traditional
schools; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to the youth in his classes, Mr.
Herrington has served not only as a teacher but as a mentor and, at
times, a father figure, helping to guide his students through times
of extreme adversity while encouraging them to strive for a better
future; determined that they always have someone they could turn
to, he has kept in touch via phone and Facebook, called on them in
their homes, and even become a licensed minister in order to visit
students who were hospitalized or incarcerated; and
WHEREAS, In addition to standing by his students in the tough
times, Mr. Herrington has helped them celebrate their triumphs; he
has been included in their weddings and family gatherings, and he
has played with their children; he has had the great pleasure of
seeing many of his former students grow up to enjoy successful
careers and productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Chris Herrington shares his passion for education
with his wife, Glenda, the director of human resources at Stephen F.
Austin State University; in his spare time he blogs and writes
essays, and he is an avid racquetball player; and
WHEREAS, During his more than three decades as an educator,
Christopher Herrington has demonstrated an unwavering commitment
to his students, and his hard work and diligence have helped improve
the lives of countless young people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Christopher Herrington on the
occasion of his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for
happiness in the years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Herrington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Christian
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2127 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House