SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in recognizing Dr. Gene Buinger, who is retiring from his position as superintendent of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and who is being honored at the Catalyst of Hope Luncheon on January 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Buinger began his career in education in the suburbs of Kansas City, where he was a social studies teacher, a coach, and an assistant principal; he later served as superintendent of schools in Halstead, Kansas, and from 1989 to 1996, he served as superintendent of schools in Odessa, Texas, during the time Friday Night Lights was published; and

WHEREAS, After a stint as a superintendent in Macon, Georgia, he joined Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District in June of 1999; during his tenure, the International Baccalaureate and other innovative programs were implemented and Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, and Arabic were added to the language options; and

WHEREAS, Now in his 33rd year of service as a superintendent of schools, Dr. Buinger has long been recognized as an outstanding leader by his peers in the educational community; as superintendent of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, Dr. Buinger has set an impressive course in the pursuit of educational excellence by stressing open communication and the need for each school to foster a positive educational ambience; his distinguished leadership has played a major role in making the district the exceptional school system it is today; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gene Buinger on his notable accomplishments as superintendent of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and extend congratulations to him on earning the Catalyst of Hope Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate