83R24735 LB-D
By: Turner of Collin H.R. No. 1910
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rachel Grant of Prosper High School has been honored
as the 2011-2012 Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year
for Texas by the National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS); and
WHEREAS, Established in 1988, this prestigious award
recognizes educators who have achieved outstanding results in the
classroom and beyond; individuals are nominated by the NFHS state
contacts, which is the University Interscholastic League in Texas,
and nominees are then judged by the organization's Speech Committee
on a number of criteria, including years of service, involvement in
relevant school activities, and contributions to their profession;
and
WHEREAS, Rachel "Racy" Grant has been an educator for 18
years and is a truly deserving recipient of this accolade;
currently the assistant principal at Prosper High, she previously
coached UIL speech and debate teams at Hallsville and Waskom High
Schools, guiding her students to win multiple state championships
and more than 23 individual medals; in addition, she has served as
the district chair of the National Forensic League, which
recognized her work with a Diamond Coach Award and Leading Chapter
Award; moreover, she represented Texas at the NFHS CX Debate Topic
Selection Meeting and has served the Texas Speech Communication
Association in numerous leadership roles; and
WHEREAS, A mentor and coach to new teachers and students
alike, Racy Grant has inspired countless young Texans to achieve
their full potential by harnessing the power of articulate and
thoughtful discourse, and she may reflect with justifiable pride on
her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rachel Grant on her receipt of the
2011-2012 Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year Award
for Texas from the National Federation of State High School
Associations and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Grant as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.