81R33876 JH-D
By: Crownover H.R. No. 2504
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Thad Bonduris of Denton completed his master's
degree in music education at the University of North Texas in
December 2008, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for this
admirable achievement; and
WHEREAS, A San Antonio native who graduated from Robert E.
Lee High School in 1969, Mr. Bonduris went on to attend San Antonio
College and earned a bachelor's degree from Trinity University in
1973; his music studies at the University of North Texas began in
the mid-1970s, and he returned to take up his master's degree course
work in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bonduris has been a professional musician since
1970 and joined the Metroplex music scene four years later;
renowned for his abilities as a guitarist, he has played in a
variety of musical groups, leading his own ensembles, the
Fun-Addix, Fanatix, and Fabulous Echoes bands, and also performing
with other acts and backing music legends such as Ray Price and
Ernest Tubb; since 1997, he has headed Bonduris Music Ensembles,
which provides a variety of musical entertainment for various
functions; and
WHEREAS, Skilled and experienced as a music teacher, Mr.
Bonduris has offered private and group instruction through his
company, Bonduris Music, since 1982; he has also taught at Hammond
Music Company, for public schools and continuing education courses,
and at the National Guitar Summer Workshop; and
WHEREAS, This talented musician has further demonstrated his
abilities in the recording studio, serving as a session player and
producer, and he is affiliated with numerous music and arts
organizations; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Kathryn, his daughters, Heather and Nicole,
and his stepson, Jed; and
WHEREAS, Already well-established in the local music
community, Thad Bonduris has furthered his knowledge through the
completion of his graduate studies at UNT, and he may take
justifiable pride in his degree as well as in the notable career he
has built over the past four decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Thad Bonduris on earning a master's
degree in music education at the University of North Texas and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bonduris as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.