SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 899


In Memory

of

Linda Ann Whipp Bonham


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Cleburne in mourning the loss of Linda Ann Whipp Bonham, who 
died October 18, 2004, at the age of 61; and
	WHEREAS, Linda was born in Cleburne May 17, 1943, to
J.B. and Phebe Horne Whipp; she married the love of her life,
Bill Bonham, on August 4, 1961; and
	WHEREAS, She was an avid gardener, and she left her entire 
family with a greater appreciation for the beautiful native Texas 
landscapes; and
	WHEREAS, She was a devout member of Lane Prairie Baptist 
Church, and the pastor and church members ministered to her and 
her family while she fought a courageous battle against cancer; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of compassion, strength, and generosity, 
Linda gave unselfishly to others; she was a devoted wife and 
mother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Linda Ann Whipp Bonham:  her husband, W.E. "Bill" Bonham;
her sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Leigh Ann Bonham and
Ben and Donna Bonham; her mother, Phebe Whipp; her beautiful 
grandchildren, Erica, Baylee, and Josh; her sisters, Marilyn Bell,
Laura Baize, and Carol Johnson; and her brother, George Whipp; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
it do so in memory of Linda Ann Whipp Bonham.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 17, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate