H.R. No. 2226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Eddie Lee, the superintendent of Midland Christian
School, received an honorary doctorate from Abilene Christian
University on May 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The university awards honorary doctorates to
individuals who have exemplified leadership and service to the
community throughout their lifetime; the 85th recipient of this
notable honor, Mr. Lee was recognized for shaping the lives of
countless young Texans during his 42 years in education; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed administrator began his career in
1975, when he accepted a position at Midland Christian School;
after teaching math and science for five years, he was named the
school's principal, and he went on to become superintendent in
1985; over the course of his notable tenure, he has earned a
reputation for going above and beyond the duties of his position;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee holds a bachelor's degree from Lubbock
Christian University and a master's degree from The University of
Texas of the Permian Basin; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Carol, and his son, Jared, who have both
joined him in working at Midland Christian School; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Eddie Lee has exemplified the
highest ideals of his profession, fostering a positive, faith-based
environment for students while working to equip them with a sound
academic foundation on which to build, and he is indeed deserving of
this most recent accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Eddie Lee on his receipt of an
honorary doctorate from Abilene Christian University and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2226 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House