SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 625

WHEREAS, Orlie Kenneth Wolfenbarger III is retiring as superintendent of the Comstock Independent School District in 2023, drawing to a close an exemplary tenure with the district that has spanned more than two decades; and

WHEREAS, In 2001, "Buddy" Wolfenbarger began his career with Comstock ISD as a junior high and high school science teacher, and in 2003, he started coaching girls' track and field as well as boys' throwing events; he went on to serve as an assistant principal and as assistant superintendent before being appointed as superintendent in 2006; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Irion County High School in Mertzon, Mr. Wolfenbarger earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Sul Ross State University, and he also has an associate's degree in practical theology from Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas; furthermore, he holds certificates in biology, composite science, English as a second language (ESL), and Spanish, as well as mid-management and superintendent certificates; prior to joining Comstock ISD, he served for more than a decade as a missionary in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, where he and his family planted and pastored churches and helped build elementary schools and medical clinics; from 2000 to 2001, he taught in an ESL institute; and

WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Wolfenbarger more time to spend with his family, which includes his wife, his two sons, and his granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Through his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Buddy Wolfenbarger has greatly benefited the students of Comstock ISD and earned the lasting respect and admiration of his colleagues, and his contributions to the district will be remembered and appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Orlie Kenneth Wolfenbarger III on his retirement as superintendent of the Comstock 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. Wolfenbarger as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate