Proc. 2009-04 Morris V. Johnson Day 2-19-09
PROCLAMATION 2009-04
WHEREAS Morris V. Johnson has served our community as an outstanding educator for 39
years, beginning his career in education in 1963 when he accepted a coaching
position with Huntsville Independent School District; and
WHEREAS During his tenure with HISD he taught Science and Math, and coached Football and
Basketball; serving as a Cooperative Laboratory Teacher for Sam Houston State
University and HISD from 1976-1980; and serving as principal of Samuel W.
Houston Elementary from 1986 – 2002; and
WHEREAS Mr. Johnson’s tireless dedication to education and to the community has made him a
well-respected and well-liked educator, with many children in our community who
will always remember Mr. Johnson and his role in making a difference in their life;
and
WHEREAS Throughout his career as well as in retirement, Mr. Johnson has rendered countless
hours of volunteer service and has touched the lives of many; and
WHEREAS Mr. Johnson has continued to serve our community through involvement with
various community organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Sam Houston
Memorial Museum, Walker County Housing Authority, Tri-County MHMR, Walker
County Heritage Foundation, Huntsville’s Promise, Huntsville-Walker County
Chamber of Commerce and Huntsville Memorial Hospital Board, to name a few;
and
WHEREAS Morris V. Johnson is truly a role model and an outstanding, respected community
leader,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
February 19, 2009
be designated as:
“Morris V. Johnson Day”
in Huntsville, Texas, in recognition of Mr. Johnson’s tireless dedication and service
to educating our children and serving our community.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 19th day of February 2009.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR