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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The untimely passing of John David Burton of Moody |
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on March 19, 2011, at the age of 32, has brought great sorrow to the |
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family and friends of this beloved young man; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Houston on September 5, 1978, Johnny Burton |
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was the son of Debra Ann Burton; he graduated from McGregor High |
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School in 1997 and went on to pursue a degree in criminal justice at |
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Temple College; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Burton was a valued member of Shadow Hills |
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Baptist Church in Lubbock; sustained by a strong faith, he inspired |
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those around him with his courage and positive outlook; he was a |
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loyal friend who always placed the needs of others first, and he was |
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quick to offer a kind word and radiant smile; dedicated to his |
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family, he brought them even closer together; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Burton treasured each moment he spent in the |
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company of the ones he loved, and they will in turn cherish their |
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memories of his kindness, thoughtfulness, and devotion; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John David Burton and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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mother, Debra Burton; to his sister, Cynthia Gump, and her husband, |
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Travis; to his grandparents, Willie and Frances Burton; to his |
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niece, Haleigh Gump; to his aunt, Linda Williams, and her husband, |
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Billy; to his uncle, David Burton; and to his many other relatives |
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and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John David |
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Burton. |