2021S0582-1 09/28/21
By: Campbell S.R. No. 29
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Michael Gillette, who has been selected to receive a
2021 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Humanities Texas presents awards to
Texas classroom teachers who have made exemplary contributions
to the field of teaching, curriculum development, and
extracurricular programs at their schools; and
WHEREAS, Michael Gillette is receiving one of the
Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards;
his impressive career as an educator spans 26 years, and for the
last 13 years, he has taught advanced placement courses in United
States history and human geography at Boerne-Samuel V. Champion
High School; and
WHEREAS, As an advanced placement and dual-credit teacher,
Mr. Gillette strives to develop college-ready students who are
prepared to thrive in a variety of academic settings and excel on
their long-term paths; his rigorous coursework fosters the
development of critical thinking skills and encourages students
to use both primary and secondary research sources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gillette exemplifies the highest ideals of an
educator, and as a result of his selection for this award, he will
receive $5,000, and an additional $1,000 prize will benefit the
Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School Humanities program; he is
indeed deserving of special recognition as an outstanding Texas
teacher; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Michael Gillette for being honored with a 2021 Humanities
Texas Outstanding Teaching Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.