By Luna, Hunter of Nueces, Berlanga H.R. No. 453
74R8790 PAN-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, This year marks the retirement of Buddy R. Venters
1-2 from his post as president of Del Mar College, drawing to a close a
1-3 distinguished affiliation with the college that has spanned nearly
1-4 four decades; and
1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Holcomb, Missouri, this fine gentleman
1-6 was graduated salutatorian of his high school class and proudly
1-7 served his country in the Air Force for four years before moving to
1-8 Texas and settling in Corpus Christi; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Venters is himself a graduate of Del Mar
1-10 College, having obtained an associate's degree from this respected
1-11 institution in 1956 on the way to completing his bachelor's and
1-12 master's degrees at Texas A&I University in Kingsville; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Initially hired as an assistant business manager by
1-14 the college in 1957, he quickly earned the admiration of his
1-15 professional colleagues for his dedication and proficiency on the
1-16 job and earned frequent advancement to positions of increasing
1-17 responsibility, including that of business manager, controller, and
1-18 vice president of finance and business affairs; and
1-19 WHEREAS, Named vice president of the college in 1980, he
1-20 distinguished himself in that capacity for five years until 1985,
1-21 when he was chosen to serve as executive vice president of business
1-22 and finance for the institution; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Venters began his notable tenure as president of
1-24 Del Mar College on August 1, 1987, armed with an admirable
2-1 understanding of higher education in Texas and an unwavering
2-2 dedication to high academic standards and excellence in every
2-3 regard; and
2-4 WHEREAS, In the ensuing years, Mr. Venters has presided over
2-5 many exciting developments at the two-year college that have
2-6 contributed significantly to the school's reputation as an
2-7 outstanding educational institution; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Venters has shared his considerable insight and
2-9 expertise with his colleagues as a valued member of countless
2-10 professional organizations, including the Public Community &
2-11 Technical College Formula Advisory Committee of the Texas Higher
2-12 Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges
2-13 and Schools, the Texas Association of Community Colleges, the Texas
2-14 Association of Public Junior Colleges, and the National Association
2-15 of College and University Business Officers; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Far from restricting himself to educational
2-17 activities alone, Mr. Venters is a dedicated civic leader who
2-18 faithfully serves his church and community, modeling and sharing
2-19 his beliefs to the benefit of others, through his participation in
2-20 such worthy organizations as the Del Mar Kiwanis Club, the National
2-21 Conference of Christians and Jews, the Corpus Christi Chamber of
2-22 Commerce, the Mayor's Interagency Coordinating Council, and the
2-23 Corpus Christi Bay Area Minority Business Opportunity Program; and
2-24 WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, he enjoys a rewarding
2-25 marriage with his wife, Cynda, and takes great pride in his
2-26 close-knit family of two children and two grandchildren; and
2-27 WHEREAS, Buddy R. Venters has set an inspiring example of
3-1 leadership and professional excellence throughout his career, and
3-2 it is fitting that he be honored at this time for his extraordinary
3-3 achievements as president of Del Mar College; now, therefore, be it
3-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
3-5 Legislature hereby commend Buddy R. Venters on his many valuable
3-6 contributions to the development of Del Mar College and extend to
3-7 him sincere best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and,
3-8 be it further
3-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-10 prepared for Mr. Venters as an expression of high regard by the
3-11 Texas House of Representatives.