04-Citizen of YearPROCLAMATION 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