H.R. No. 121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jeff Bonner of Pampa retired as a technical guidance
biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in February
2022, concluding an outstanding tenure with the agency that spanned
more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bonner joined TPWD in 2000 as a private lands
biologist stationed in Seguin, and three years later, he became the
district biologist for the northeast area of the Panhandle region;
he assumed his most recent role as a technical guidance biologist in
2010, and his many responsibilities included working with
landowners to protect area wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his career with TPWD, Mr. Bonner was
employed as a manager at a ranch in Duval County for five years; he
holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's
degree in range and wildlife management from Texas A&M
University-Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bonner enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Mendi, and he takes great pride in their
children, Jenna Leigh and Garrett; an avid outdoorsman, he delights
in hunting, hiking, fishing, and camping; and
WHEREAS, Through his expertise, professionalism, and
commitment to the agency's mission, Jeff Bonner greatly benefited
TPWD and the citizens of the Lone Star State, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jeff Bonner on his retirement from
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bonner as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House