H.R. No. 956
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the death of Darlene Bonner of Jacksboro on March
13, 2021, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Born in Jacksboro on January 13, 1943, the former
Darlene Duncan was the daughter of Wallace and Gladys Duncan; she
married Ed Bonner, and the couple went on to share a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than five and a half decades; she took
great pride in their two children, Melanie and Tiffany, and with the
passing years, she saw her family grow to include two
grandchildren, Zach and Lauren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bonner earned a bachelor's degree from the
University of North Texas and a master's degree from Texas Woman's
University, and she enjoyed a rewarding 37-year career in secondary
education that included teaching English and French and serving as
a counselor; in addition, she sponsored numerous high school
organizations, such as the National Honor Society, student council,
the International Thespian Society, and the Nike Club, and she
delighted in working with students in directing dinner theatre and
senior class plays; committed to making a difference in the lives of
others, she spent many years as an education counselor at the
Jacksboro and Bridgeport state correctional facilities after her
retirement from Jacksboro High School; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Bonner gave of her
time and talents to Delta Kappa Gamma, the Jacksboro High School
Ex-Students Association, Business and Professional Women, and the
University of North Texas Alumni Association; a woman of deep
faith, she was a valued member of the Church of Christ; she was an
avid sports fan and closely followed UNT football and all of the
DFW-area professional franchises, especially the Dallas Cowboys;
and
WHEREAS, Although Darlene Bonner will be deeply missed, those
who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Darlene Bonner and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Ed Bonner; to her daughters, Melanie Pizzey and her
husband, Dave, and Tiffany Lipscomb and her husband, Wendell; to
her grandchildren, Zach Pizzey and his wife, Amy, and Lauren
Pizzey; and to her 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 Darlene
Bonner.
Spiller
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 956 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House