H.C.R. No. 68 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce recently inducted 1-2 Will Bond into the chamber's Hall of Fame and, with his receipt of 1-3 this distinctive accolade, Mr. Bond has become the first area 1-4 resident to be so honored since 1987; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to an 1-6 individual whose life has been marked with significant 1-7 accomplishments and this standard is certainly met and exemplified 1-8 in the life of this dedicated civic leader; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Many earlier recipients of this award have been 1-10 former residents whose careers have taken them away from Hillsboro, 1-11 however, Mr. Bond has remained a lifelong resident of the community 1-12 where he was born and has always made time in a schedule that would 1-13 daunt a lesser man to lend a hand where needed; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A graduate of Hillsboro Junior College, Mr. Bond is 1-15 a successful businessman whose extensive career has involved 1-16 participation in a number of different ventures through the years, 1-17 including management of the T. B. Bond Drug Store, the Bond 1-18 Hardware and Furniture Company, and the Central Texas Real Estate 1-19 Company; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Along the way, this fine gentleman has provided 1-21 outstanding leadership for the Hillsboro Junior Chamber of 1-22 Commerce, the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, the Hill County School 1-23 Board, the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, the Hillsboro March of 1-24 Dimes, the Hill County Red Cross, the heart association, and the 2-1 Hill County Cell Block Museum; and 2-2 WHEREAS, At the state level, Mr. Bond was appointed by 2-3 Governor Price Daniel to serve on the Texas Public Welfare Board, 2-4 and his presence proved so vital to the work of the board that he 2-5 was reappointed by Governors John Connally and Preston Smith; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, he enjoyed a rewarding 2-7 marriage with his beloved wife of many years, the late Louise 2-8 Bullock Bond, and his love for his children, Bill Bond and Susan 2-9 Bond Ramsey, his six grandchildren, and his great-grandchild is 2-10 legendary; he also has served as a second father to his 2-11 brother-in-law, Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, who has said that 2-12 he owes Mr. Bond everything he is and will ever be; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Will Bond is a rare individual who gives back to the 2-14 world much more than he asks of it and his legacy of achievement in 2-15 behalf of his community truly merits our highest praise and 2-16 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-18 hereby congratulate Will Bond on his induction into the Hillsboro 2-19 Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame and commend this extraordinary 2-20 gentleman for a lifetime of service to his family, community, and 2-21 state; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for Mr. Bond as an expression of high regard by the 2-24 Legislature of the State of Texas.