SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 800
WHEREAS, Dr. Gene Buinger, the widely esteemed
superintendent of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
District, is retiring from a 45-year career in education on June
30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as district superintendent, this
exceptional administrator has worked tirelessly to provide the
best possible instruction and resources for the district's
students, teachers, and staff; during Dr. Buinger's tenure at the
helm, his initiatives have resulted in the creation of unique
academic programs, successful energy conservation strategies,
and closing of the achievement gap among all student groups; and
WHEREAS, Since the district named Dr. Buinger to the
position in 1999, Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
performances by African American, Hispanic, and economically
disadvantaged students have dramatically improved, and schools
now offer students exposure to new languages and fine arts
courses, including Spanish Immersion, Suzuki Strings, and Core
Knowledge Pre-Kindergarten, through the "Schools of Choice"
curriculum; in addition, Dr. Buinger encouraged the introduction
of International Baccalaureate programs and the International
Business Initiative to allow secondary students the opportunity
to excel on a global level; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Buinger's career in education began in 1968,
when he taught social studies in Kansas City; he went on to serve
as a high school principal and superintendent in five different
communities before arriving at the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District; his own impressive academic
foundation includes a doctorate from Oklahoma State University
and postdoctorate training at Columbia University and the
University of Southern California; and
WHEREAS, The people of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford have
gained immeasurably from Dr. Buinger's exceptional leadership
skills and notable commitment to student success, and it is
indeed a pleasure to join in honoring him for his outstanding
career in public education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gene Buinger on his professional
achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy
and fulfilling retirement as the superintendent of the
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District; 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 Senate.
Hancock, Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate