H.R. No. 803
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Gene Buinger is retiring as superintendent of
the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District on June 30,
2013, drawing to a close a notable tenure in education that has
spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Dr. Buinger
credits the rigors of his military service for equipping him with
the "mental toughness and perseverance" required to lead a school
district; his own impressive academic foundation includes a
bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University, a master's
degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and a
doctorate from Oklahoma State University; through the years, he has
also participated in postgraduate opportunities at the University
of Southern California and the Teacher's College at Columbia
University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Buinger began his career in 1968 as a social
studies teacher in Kansas City; he went on to gain administrative
experience as a high school principal, and at the age of 33, he was
named superintendent of a school district in Halstead, Kansas; he
subsequently accepted posts in Odessa and Macon, Georgia, before
joining H-E-B ISD in 1999; and
WHEREAS, During his notable 14-year tenure with the district,
Dr. Buinger implemented International Baccalaureate and the
International Business Initiative and expanded the Schools of
Choice program with Asian languages, Core Knowledge, Suzuki
Strings, and Spanish Immersion; his guidance has also helped the
district nearly eliminate the achievement gap as TAKS performance
by African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged
students has increased by 20 percentage points in some areas since
2004; and
WHEREAS, Gene Buinger's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the students of
Hurst-Euless-Bedford, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Gene Buinger on his retirement
as superintendent of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford 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 Dr. Buinger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Stickland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 803 was adopted by the House on March
20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House