TITLE: Congratulating Racy Grant of Prosper High School on her receipt of the Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Racy Grant of Prosper High School on her receipt of the Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Rachel Grant of Prosper High School has been honored as the 2011-2012 Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year for Texas by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS); and WHEREAS, Established in 1988, this prestigious award recognizes educators who have achieved outstanding results in the classroom and beyond; individuals are nominated by the NFHS state contacts, which is the University Interscholastic League in Texas, and nominees are then judged by the organization's Speech Committee on a number of criteria, including years of service, involvement in relevant school activities, and contributions to their profession; and WHEREAS, Rachel "Racy" Grant has been an educator for 18 years and is a truly deserving recipient of this accolade; currently the assistant principal at Prosper High, she previously coached UIL speech and debate teams at Hallsville and Waskom High Schools, guiding her students to win multiple state championships and more than 23 individual medals; in addition, she has served as the district chair of the National Forensic League, which recognized her work with a Diamond Coach Award and Leading Chapter Award; moreover, she represented Texas at the NFHS CX Debate Topic Selection Meeting and has served the Texas Speech Communication Association in numerous leadership roles; and WHEREAS, A mentor and coach to new teachers and students alike, Racy Grant has inspired countless young Texans to achieve their full potential by harnessing the power of articulate and thoughtful discourse, and she may reflect with justifiable pride on her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rachel Grant on her receipt of the 2011-2012 Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year Award for Texas from the National Federation of State High School Associations and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Grant as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Collin Sanford Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1910 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House