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By: Darby H.R. No. 1114
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Carol Ann Halliday Bonds of San Angelo
on March 8, 2025, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of William Barham "W. B." and Katherine
Louella Walker Halliday, the former Carol Ann Halliday was born on
September 28, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi, and she grew up with
the companionship of two younger siblings, Warren and Mary; after
graduating from Murrah High School in 1965, she attended Houston
Baptist College, earning degrees in English and education; and
WHEREAS, While at HBC, Dr. Bonds met her future husband,
Charles G. Bonds, and they exchanged wedding vows on October 12,
1968; the couple went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned
more than 56 years, and they became the proud parents of two
children, Paula and Craig; their treasured family later grew to
include four granddaughters, Megan, Allison, Carly, and Macy; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong educator, Dr. Bonds began her career as
an elementary school teacher, writing instructor, and principal
before earning her master's degree from the University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor and her doctorate from The University of Texas at
Austin; she went on to become the superintendent of the Rogers,
Livingston, and San Angelo Independent School Districts, and in
those roles she received numerous honors, including the Robert Wood
Johnson Community Health Leader Award from the Harris
Institute/Foundation, the Region 15 Superintendent of the Year
Award from the Texas Association of School Boards, and the Citizen
of the Year Award from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce; along the
way, she wrote an innovative teacher's guide, Show Me the Way, and
helped establish what was thought to be the first school-based
health center of its kind in the state; and
WHEREAS, A leader at the state and national levels, Dr. Bonds
was a member of the legislative council of the University
Interscholastic League, the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission, and the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training
Command Civic Leader Program; in addition, she benefited her local
community by volunteering with the Neighbors Café ministry at First
Baptist Church San Angelo and Goodfellow Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Although Carol Ann Bonds will be deeply missed,
memories of her generosity, optimism, and passion for learning
remain to comfort and inspire those she leaves behind; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carol Ann Halliday
Bonds and extend sincere condolences to her many 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 Carol Ann
Bonds.