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.