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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 21, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate