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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A purposeful life devoted to his family, his faith, |
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and his community drew to a close with the passing of Michael |
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D. Burns of Cleburne on September 3, 2017, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on June 17, 1949, in Corpus Christi, to Jack and |
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Jackie Jackson, Michael Burns grew up with the companionship of two |
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brothers, Danny and Richard; he was a proud veteran of the United |
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States Army, and after returning home, his strong work ethic helped |
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him excel in his career at the Texas Lime Company plant in Cleburne, |
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where he earned promotion to the position of plant manager and |
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eventually retired following 16 years of dedicated service; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Burns was affiliated with Cleburne Masonic |
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Lodge No. 315, York Rite, and the Knights Templar, and he was a |
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devout Christian and a valued member of New Hope Baptist Church; in |
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his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and playing golf, and he was an |
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avid fan of NASCAR, the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas |
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A&M football; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Burns treasured every moment he |
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spent with his family, including his beloved wife of 48 years, |
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Deborah Burns, whom he wed on March 1, 1969; he was the loving |
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father of two sons, DeWayne and Jeffrey, and as a doting |
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grandfather, he took a genuine interest in the many activities of |
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his grandchildren, Parker, Austin, and Emma; Mr. Burns was likewise |
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supportive of the political career of his son, State Representative |
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DeWayne Burns, and frequently volunteered to help out with his |
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campaigns; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired and cherished for his warmth, his humor, and |
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his unfailing optimism, Michael Burns was a true blessing in the |
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lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him, and he will |
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forever be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael D. Burns and |
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extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; 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 Michael |
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Burns. |