H.R. No. 52
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Coy Holcombe is retiring as superintendent of
the Eustace Independent School District in June 2022, providing a
fitting opportunity to reflect on his contributions to education
during an exceptional career that has spanned nearly four decades;
and
WHEREAS, Since joining Eustace ISD as superintendent in 2001,
Dr. Holcombe has worked tirelessly to ensure a challenging and
comprehensive curriculum for the 1,600 students served by the
district; among his many achievements, he oversaw the completion of
a $13 million bond package that included new classrooms for the high
school, middle school, intermediate school, and primary school
campuses; moreover, he has ushered in a number of technological
advances; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe began his career as a teacher and coach
with the Groesbeck Independent School District in 1984; he went on
to hold those same positions for Mart ISD and then served as
superintendent for Evant ISD before taking the helm of the Eustace
district; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Dr. Holcombe was
honored as the 2011 Regional Superintendent of the Year by the
Region 7 Education Service Center; a graduate of Texas Tech
University, he earned his master's degree in education
administration from Tarleton State University and his doctorate in
education from Baylor University; and
WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Dr. Holcombe the opportunity
to spend more time with his family and to travel with his wife,
Laurie; and
WHEREAS, Eustace ISD has benefited immeasurably from Coy
Holcombe's skilled and visionary leadership, and his contributions
will be remembered and appreciated for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Coy
Holcombe on his retirement as superintendent of the Eustace
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. Holcombe as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bell of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House