Bill Text: TX SR5 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Bill Bonham.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-11 - Reported enrolled [SR5 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR5-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
In Memory
of
Bill Bonham
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of former state architect and deputy
executive director of the Texas Facilities Commission Bill
Bonham, who died December 24, 2010, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Bill Bonham was born October 19, 1928, to Jarrell
Cecil Bonham and Amelie Cecile Bergelle; he spent his youth in
Houston and in the piney woods of East Texas, where he delighted
in hunting and fishing for bass with his father; and
WHEREAS, He graduated from Allen Academy in Bryan and
received an appointment to West Point; he chose instead to enroll
at The University of Texas and pursue an architectural degree;
and
WHEREAS, After graduating, he established his own practice
until he joined Pan American World Airways as director of
architecture for Inter-Continental Hotels, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Pan Am; he later helped to found Texas-based
3D/International and build it into a major firm, serving as its
president and vice chairman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bonham subsequently established an
international consulting practice before joining the Texas
Facilities Commission and contributing significantly to the
modernization of the state agency; and
WHEREAS, His great-grandfather was the cousin of James
Butler Bonham, who died defending the Alamo; he had a lifelong
interest in James Bonham and eventually wrote and published the
story of his life; Bill Bonham loved sailing, art, history,
music, good wine and food, and anything to do with France; he made
friends for Texas and the United States throughout the world, and
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all
who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Bill Bonham and extend
sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Bill Bonham.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 11, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate