Bonnen celebrates Christmas with his wife and pets.

Rep. Bonnen and his wife, Kim Martin Bonnen.

Justice, a Black Lab/Springer Spaniel mix, was a part of the Bonnen household for eight years.

Rep. Bonnen's parents, siblings, and grandmother with then-Gov. George Bush at a reception for Rep. Bonnen in Brazoria County in 1998.

Rep. Bonnen's mother, Tina, with granddaughter Lindsay and then-Gov. George Bush in Angleton in 1998.

Rep. Bonnen introduces Senate Candidate, Kyle Janek (middle), in February at a Lake Jackson gathering hosted by Sheriff Joe King 2002.

Looking at the feasibility of having a desalination plant in Freeport, Bonnen made a tour of a desalination facility in Tampa in August 2002.

Bonnen talks with former educator Ruby Brown at the Brazosport Association of Retired Teachers 2002.

Speaking at Angleton's 9-11 Remembrance Service, Bonnen reminded the audience of the courage of those on Flight 93 2002.

Bonnen was emcee for the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Awards in Lake Jackson, Sept. 24. Raymond Burroughs was an inductee 2002.

Bonnen helps Victoria Villanueva cut the ribbon to start the Light the Night Walk". Bonnen was co-chair of event 2002.

During the Iowa caucus, ABC News interviewed Rep. Bonnen about George Bush's record in Texas 2001.

Dennis and Kim Bonnen with George Bush in Iowa 2001.

Dennis and Kim Bonnen with Laura Bush 2001.