TITLE: Congratulating Max Callahan on his retirement from the Canton Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Max Callahan on his retirement from the Canton Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Max Callahan is retiring from the Canton Independent School District on May 15, 2013, drawing to a close a notable tenure in education that has spanned four decades; and WHEREAS, The valedictorian of his class at Canton High School, Mr. Callahan went on to earn a bachelor's degree at East Texas State University in 1973; and WHEREAS, He began his career that same year as an American history teacher at Canton Junior High School; in 1985, after earning a master's degree in education from ETSU, he was appointed principal of the school; he served in that position until 2000, when he became principal of Canton High School; in 2008, he returned to the classroom and is finishing out his career as an American history teacher; and WHEREAS, This accomplished educator has contributed to the greater community as well, and he served as a T-ball coach for some 20 years; he is also a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where he helped organize and lead the first children's church and played an instrumental role in the establishment of the bus ministry; moreover, Mr. Callahan was named the Canton Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1991; and WHEREAS, Over the past 40 years, Max Callahan's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited countless young Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Max Callahan on his retirement from the Canton Independent School District 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. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1435 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House