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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255
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In Memory |
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of |
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James Burns |
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg on February 3, 2025, |
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at the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Oscar and Mary Sue Lainey Burns, James |
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Burns was born in Pittsburg on April 1, 1941; he grew up with the |
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companionship of his siblings, and he graduated from Pittsburg |
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High School in 1960; answering his nation's call to duty, he |
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served for three years as a member of the Army National Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Burns distinguished himself over the course |
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of a successful career as a business owner; moreover, he was a |
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prominent member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Association; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burns enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife, Sue, with whom he shared a rewarding |
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marriage that spanned more than three decades; he was the devoted |
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father of six children, Kim, Kendal, Kyle, Dwaina, David, and |
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Daniel, and he took great pride in his 17 grandchildren and 12 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Although James Burns will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will |
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forever treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Rondal |
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Burns and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Sue Burns; to his children, Kim Pilgrim and |
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her husband, Mark, Kendal Burns and his wife, BuLinda, Kyle Burns |
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and his wife, Tina, Dwaina Kerr and her husband, Dave, David |
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McClure and his wife, Terri, and Daniel McClure and his wife, |
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Niki; to his grandchildren, Clayton, Blevin, Bryce, Kole, |
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Taylor, Brittany, Reid, Logan, Jessica, Garrett, Cristy, Drew, |
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Adam, Emily, Ian, Morgan, and Cade; to his great-grandchildren, |
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Caroline, Wyatt, Brayson, Braylee, Ashton, Beckham, Ainsley, |
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Emerson, Beaux, Lawson, Rory, and Parker; and to his other |
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relatives 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 Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of James Burns. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |