Bill Text: TX HR2226 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Eddie Lee of Midland Christian School on his receipt of an honorary doctorate from Abilene Christian University.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2226 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR2226-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2226 |
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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 | ||
______________________________ | ||
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. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||