H.R. No. 1767
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Morris McRae of Miller High School in Corpus Christi
received fitting recognition when he was named 2015 Secondary
Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, A U.S. and world history teacher at Miller High
School since 2009, Mr. McRae is also an advanced placement
instructor in the same subjects; his project-based approach to
teaching has made his classes popular with students and won him an
earlier accolade, when he was named Teacher of the Year for the
2010-2011 school year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McRae holds a bachelor's degree summa cum laude
in history, and he earned a master's degree in educational and
instructional technology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
in 2014; he also brings to his classes his 21 years of prior
experience in the business world as an account executive at
Motorola Codex; and
WHEREAS, Morris McRae exemplifies the passion,
determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our
best teachers, and he is inspiring in his students a love of
learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Morris McRae on being named
Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi Independent
School District 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. McRae as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1767 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House