TITLE: Congratulating Jim Harris on his retirement from McMullen County ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jim Harris on his retirement from McMullen County ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jim Harris retired as a teacher in the McMullen County Independent School District in 2022, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure in education that spanned nearly four decades; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Harris holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in agricultural education; in 1984, he joined the faculty of McMullen County High School, where he taught agriculture classes for 38 years; he also sponsored the FFA club, and he served as an advisor and mentor to many students participating in state-level competitions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harris is the proud father of three children, Cotton, Charlsie, and Charity, all of whom attended McMullen County High; sustained by an abiding faith, he is a valued congregant of the First Baptist Church of Tilden; and WHEREAS, With his professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication, Jim Harris has earned the lasting respect of his colleagues and of the countless students whose lives he forever enriched, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Harris on his retirement from the McMullen County Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on February 8, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House