88R26020 CJM-D
By: Frazier H.R. No. 1364
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Rick McDaniel retired as superintendent of the
McKinney Independent School District in 2023, drawing to a close an
exemplary career in public education that spanned 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McDaniel initially worked for the Tyler
Independent School District for some two decades, serving as a
classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal; he
joined McKinney ISD in 2006, when he became the first principal of
McKinney Boyd High School, and under his leadership, the campus
achieved success in academics, fine arts, and athletics; in January
2014, he was promoted to assistant superintendent of student
services for the district, and soon after, he was appointed as
superintendent of schools; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. McDaniel has earned numerous
accolades, including the Texas Music Educators Association
Distinguished Administrator Award and the Science Teachers
Association of Texas Distinguished Leadership in Science Award; he
holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University,
a master's degree from The University of Texas at Tyler, and a
doctorate from the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and commitment
to excellence, Rick McDaniel has helped countless young Texans
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his
contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Rick McDaniel on his
retirement as superintendent of the McKinney Independent School
District 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 Dr. McDaniel as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.