TITLE: Honoring Dr. Mike Bennett of All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock for 50 years of service in education.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Mike Bennett of All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock for 50 years of service in education.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Mike Bennett, headmaster of All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock, is being recognized for his 50 years of service in the field of education; and WHEREAS, Before becoming the headmaster of All Saints Episcopal School in 2005, Dr. Bennett worked in public education for four decades; he began his career in 1965 with the Wylie Independent School District and joined Lubbock ISD in 1970, where he worked for the next 35 years, serving as junior high and high school principal and director of school public relations, among other positions; additionally, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Texas Tech, Wayland Baptist, and McMurry Universities; and WHEREAS, Dr. Bennett holds a bachelor's degree in English and speech from McMurry University and a master's degree in administration from Abilene Christian University; he earned his doctorate in education curriculum and instruction at Texas Tech University in 1973; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Dr. Mike Bennett has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession, fostering a positive educational environment for students while helping to equip them with a sound academic foundation, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his notable achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Mike Bennett for 50 years of service in education 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. Bennett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3237 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House