H.R. No. 279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Trina Maree Bonds of San Antonio on
August 18, 2009, at the age of 53, brought a profound loss to the
family and friends of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on August 22, 1955, the
former Trina Crawford was the fifth child of Earby and Ann Crawford;
she married Daryl C. Bonds in 1973 and moved to San Antonio two
years later; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bonds was a devoted mother to her three
children, William, Evette, and Levi; a longtime member of Faith
Tabernacle Church of Deliverance, she joined Abba Father Son
Ministries in 2007 and served as armor bearer to Pastor Cassandra
Swain under the leadership of Elder/Pastor Jesse Swain; and
WHEREAS, Kind and compassionate, Ms. Bonds gave cheerfully of
her time and talents to her church and to those in need; she
expressed her strong faith through word and song and loved to hum as
well as sing in praise; throughout her lifetime, she demonstrated
generosity and was a source of comfort, counsel, and inspiration to
many; and
WHEREAS, Trina Bonds was a blessing in the lives of her loved
ones, and although she is deeply missed, all who mourn her may find
solace in their memories of her joyful, giving nature and spiritual
strength; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Trina Maree Bonds and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, William Crawford, Evette West and her husband, Eric, and
Levi Bonds, Sr., and his wife, Tamethia; to her grandchildren,
Alexis, Nathaniel, Levi, Brianna, Demitius, Nyah, Asiah, Sarai, and
Justice; to her sisters, Andrea Crawford, Hope Crawford, and
Michelle Sapenter; to her brother, William G. Crawford, and his
wife, Kathy; to her sister-in-law, Dr. Cheryl Crawford; and to her
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Trina Maree
Bonds.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 279 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House