H.R. No. 2845
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
passion, and commitment, and Glynn Morgan of The University of
Texas--Pan American has demonstrated these qualities in abundance
throughout his outstanding 52-year career; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator began his work at UTPA as an
instructor in 1963; he was named an assistant professor in 1966, and
he achieved the rank of associate professor in 1971; in addition to
his duties with the department of political science, he has served
as director of a number of programs, including placement and
testing, federal work-study, and student activities; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Mr. Morgan was honored with a UTPA
Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching, and in 2001, he received
the Distinguished Professor Award from the alumni association; he
established the Glynn and Rene Morgan Endowed Scholarship to
provide merit-based assistance for the university's top political
science students and to honor the memory of his beloved wife; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morgan attended the University of Mississippi,
where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and German in 1960
and a master's degree in political science in 1962; he participated
in additional graduate studies in political science at The
University of Texas at Austin and in university administration at
Colorado State University and the University of Colorado at
Boulder; and
WHEREAS, The influence of a teacher extends far beyond the
walls of the classroom, and Glynn Morgan has worked to instill in
his students a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to
excellence that will serve them well in every aspect of their lives;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature recognize Professor Glynn Morgan for 52 years of
dedicated service at The University of Texas--Pan American and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Morgan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2845 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House