TITLE: Congratulating Jeff Bonner on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jeff Bonner on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House