TITLE: In memory of Dr. Carol Ann Halliday Bonds of San Angelo.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dr. Carol Ann Halliday Bonds of San Angelo.

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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 Caf  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. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1114 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House