H.R. No. 1347



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In the year 2003, Corpus Christi resident William D. 
Bonilla, Sr., marks 50 years of outstanding service in the practice 
of law; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Calvert, he received a bachelor's degree 
from Baylor University and a doctorate from The University of Texas 
School of Law; licensed to practice in federal court for the 
Southern District of Texas and before the 5th Circuit Court of 
Appeals, he founded Bonilla Law Firm and today is the senior member 
of the law offices of William D. Bonilla, P.C.; and
	WHEREAS, His commitment to his colleagues includes service as 
a board member and fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas; 
he chaired the commission on the selection, compensation, and 
tenure of Texas judges and served on the committee of 100 to study 
the selection of the state's judges; and
	WHEREAS, He has been national president, national legal 
advisor, and a member of the national board of directors of the 
League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC) and has held 
various offices statewide and locally; he served a presidential 
appointment to the National Advisory Council of the Office of 
Economic Opportunity, was an EEOC consultant, and represented the 
United States government in South America; and
	WHEREAS, Sharing his time and resources in behalf of this 
community, Mr. Bonilla has chaired the Corpus Christi Housing 
Authority board and has served on the Art Museum of South Texas 
board; this inspiring gentleman has been a longtime supporter of 
the SER Jobs for Progress initiative, is a developer of the Bonilla 
Plaza, a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and a 
congregant of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and St. Jude 
Shrine; and
	WHEREAS, William Bonilla is truly an outstanding attorney and 
community leader who is most deserving of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend William D. Bonilla, Sr., for his 
distinguished career in the law and extend to him best wishes for 
future success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Bonilla as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Seaman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1347 was adopted by the House on May 
24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House