Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR50: In memory of Nelma Jean Speed Bonner of Fairfield.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 50 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 50 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Nelma Jean Speed Bonner of Fairfield on July 24, 2025, at the age of 95; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Clarence Speed and Jessie Pearl Renfro Speed, the former Jean Speed was born on February 22, 1930, in the Ward Prairie community; she grew up with the companionship of four brothers, Travis, Earl, Jake, and Renfro, and three sisters, Hazel, Eleanor, and Gladys; she received her early education in a one-room schoolhouse in Ward Prairie before the establishment of Fairfield Independent School District when she was in the fourth grade; her family later moved to Oak Cliff in Dallas County, and she graduated from Sunset High School; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Bonner shared a rewarding marriage with Jim Billie Bonner Jr. until the time of his passing, and they were the proud parents of two sons, Buck and Biff; Mrs. Bonner was further blessed with a granddaughter, Stella, and a great-grandson, Jonathan; and WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Bonner was a valued member of Ward Prairie Baptist Church; she taught Sunday school classes and helped with vacation Bible school, and through the years, pastors and their families would often visit the Bonner home …
Sponsors
- Angelia Orr (R, HD-013) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: BONNER, NELMA JEAN SPEED (NS6PT), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR50?
- HR50 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Nelma Jean Speed Bonner of Fairfield.
- What is the status of HR50?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR50?
- Angelia Orr (R, HD-013).
- Where is the official record for HR50?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00050
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