[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E533]
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                      HONORING DR. RENARDO MURRAY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and accomplished band director and music educator, Dr. 
Renardo Murray. He has shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication, and a desire to make a difference.
  Dr. Murray was chosen as Alcorn State University's 2023 Mississippi 
Humanities Council Teacher of the Year. He and other recipients will be 
honored for their contributions to the humanities. Dr. Murray is the 
associate dean and professor for the School of Arts and Sciences. 
Before his current role, Dr. Murray was the director of Bands for the 
Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band. He holds an outstanding track 
record in assuring student success both musically and academically. He 
has an extensive background of developing, operating, and maintaining 
quality band programs.
  Before his tenure at Alcorn State University, Dr. Murray served 
Jackson State University first as assistant band director from 2004 to 
2009, and then as interim director of bands/instructor of music since 
2009. He has also served as band director at the secondary education 
level: for Yazoo City High School, Yazoo City, Mississippi; Blackburn 
Middle School, Jackson, Mississippi; Clinton High School, Clinton, 
Louisiana; and as assistant band director for Wilkinson County High 
School, Woodville, Mississippi.
  Dr. Murray earned his doctorate degree in music education in 2011 
from the University of Mississippi, a master's degree in music 
education from Jackson State University in 2004 and his bachelor's in 
music education from Alcorn State University in 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Renardo Murray for his passion and dedication in the field of 
education.

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