88R28193 CW-D
By: Burrows H.R. No. 1706
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roger Green is retiring as an agriculture teacher at
Monterey High School in Lubbock in 2023, drawing to a close an
outstanding career in education that has spanned more than four and
a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1970 at Spur High School,
Mr. Green went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1974,
and throughout his life, he has upheld the university's motto,
"Strive for Honor"; after embarking on his teaching career, he
gained valuable experience at public schools across the Lone Star
State, working in Crosbyton and Fredericksburg in addition to his
many years of service with the Lubbock Independent School District;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to his responsibilities in teaching
agriculture at Monterey High, Mr. Green has served as the Lubbock
ISD ag farm manager, and he has coached five state championship
judging teams; his accolades include recognition as the Lubbock ISD
PTA Teacher of the Decade, and he collected his second Monterey
Teacher of the Year award in 2022-2023; moreover, he has received
the Mrs. Baird's Teacher on the Rise Award, and in 2021, he was
presented with a 45-year Tenure Award by the Agriculture Teachers
Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Mr. Green has served
as the Area 7 president on the ATAT Board of Directors and as the
Area 1 State AG Degree chair; moreover, he is a former mayor of
Stonewall and a past president of the Stonewall Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Roger Green's dedication and expertise have
benefited countless students and earned him the lasting respect and
admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed take great pride in
his exceptional record of achievement as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Roger Green on his retirement from
Monterey High School 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. Green as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.