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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING RICH MORRIS ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 41 YEARS IN EDUCATION
WHEREAS, Donald Richard "Rich" Morris was born on August 31, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald and Margaret Helen Morris; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris grew up in the Ashburn neighborhood with his siblings, Kathy Frank, Mary Devens, Patricia Derrig, Eileen Danovich, and late Charles Morris; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris married Diane Morris on July 29, 1988 and became the lovely father of Cathleen, Kerry, Molly, and Bridget Morris; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor in Elementary and Special Education from Northern Illinois University; in 1983, earned a Masters degree in Special Education from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC); and in 1987, a Masters in Administration and Supervision from Roosevelt University; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris graduated in 1980, worked in Nicholson and Dumas Schools. Began as a substitute teacher and later became full-time position teaching cross-categorial, upper-grade special education in a self-contained classroom; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris became the Principal at Burroughs Elementary in April 30, 1990, and went on to severe for 31 years in this role, and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Burroughs Elementary became the top achieving school in the Brighton Park neighborhood and has a 1+ rating; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris' outstanding leadership was recognized by Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and Burroughs Elementary was selected to be part of CPS's Independent School Principal program, which is designed for high-performing principals who can ensure continued strong performance with minimal oversight from the district; and
WHEREAS, Under Rich Morris' leadership, Burroughs Elementary was the first school to partner with Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) as part of the Full-Service Community School Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Rich Morris has mentored several principals in the area, and dedicated...
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