[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E528]
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             CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. GENE BUINGER

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition and to 
celebrate the retirement of Dr. Gene Buinger as the Superintendent of 
Schools for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB-
ISD). Dr. Buinger served the 24th district of Texas with pride and 
success in his tenure as the Superintendent of the HEB-ISD.
  Dr. Buinger began his successful career with HEB-ISD in June of 1999. 
In his 14 years as the Superintendent, Dr. Buinger turned HED-ISD into 
a school system that prepares all children for college or the work 
force. Dr. Buinger selflessly instituted a variety of initiatives to 
bolster the school districts reach in their student's education. 
Implementation of the International Baccalaureate and International 
Business Initiative within the HEB-ISD offers secondary students an 
opportunity they may not get in other school districts.
  Dr. Buinger implemented these programs during his tenure to ensure 
that the students coming from the HEB-ISD would be able to gain entry 
to the world's most prestigious universities. As Superintendent, Dr. 
Buinger's ISD increased Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills 
performance by 20 percent in some areas virtually eliminating the 
achievement gap among all student groups.
  Mr. Speaker, with Dr. Buinger's retirement, the 24th District of 
Texas celebrates a great leader in the fight for a stronger education 
for our nation's youth. I am honored to recognize Dr. Buinger for his 
service to the HEB-ISD. His experience and expertise will be sorely 
missed. I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Dr. Buinger on a tremendous career as well as wishing 
him the best in his future endeavors.

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