FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CEO and President M. Jay Allison was named the national winner of the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the Energy, Chemicals and Mining category. Ernst & Young's program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who have built and lead dynamic, high-growth businesses on a regional, national and global level. Mr. Allison was selected as a national winner from more than 300 regional Entrepreneur Of The Year® winners in over 25 US cities. "This award recognizes the success of Comstock Resources and all of its employees and directors since its start-up in 1987," stated award winner, Jay Allison. "Starting with nothing more than an idea, and a disciplined approach, we have successfully grown Comstock through both the drill bit and acquisitions into one of the premier independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the United States." Mr. Allison has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Comstock Resources, Inc. since 1988. The national award winners were announced at an awards gala, hosted by Jay Leno, on November 14 in Palm Springs, California. The gala is the culminating event of the Ernst & Young 2009 Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. This group of outstanding entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of business, community and academic leaders. "The Entrepreneur Of The Year® award recognizes the importance of entrepreneurs," said Larry Haynes, Americas Director, Entrepreneur Of The Year®, Ernst & Young LLP. "Our economy depends on these entrepreneurs. They build businesses, support their local communities and drive innovation and development in the economy at large." This year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards program celebrates its 23rd anniversary. Since 1986, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. For more information about the winners and how to get involved, please visit http://www.ey.com/us/eoy. Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors. Comstock Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company based in Frisco, Texas and is engaged in oil and gas acquisitions, exploration and development primarily in Texas and Louisiana. The Company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRK. About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries. http://www.comstockresources.com/ DATASOURCE: Comstock Resources, Inc. CONTACT: Roland O. Burns, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Comstock Resources, Inc., +1-972-668-8800 Web Site: http://www.comstockresources.com/

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