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R E S O L U T I O N
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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, at |
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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 High |
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School in 1960; answering his nation's call to duty, he served for |
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three years as a member of the Army National Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Burns distinguished himself over the course of a |
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successful career as a business owner; moreover, he was a prominent |
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member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Association; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burns enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Sue, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage |
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that spanned more than three decades; he was the devoted father of |
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six children, Kim, Kendal, Kyle, Dwaina, David, and Daniel, and he |
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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 forever |
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treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Rondal Burns and extend |
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heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Sue |
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Burns; to his children, Kim Pilgrim and her husband, Mark, Kendal |
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Burns and his wife, BuLinda, Kyle Burns and his wife, Tina, Dwaina |
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Kerr and her husband, Dave, David McClure and his wife, Terri, and |
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Daniel McClure and his wife, Niki; to his grandchildren, Clayton, |
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Blevin, Bryce, Kole, Taylor, Brittany, Reid, Logan, Jessica, |
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Garrett, Cristy, Drew, Adam, Emily, Ian, Morgan, and Cade; to his |
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great-grandchildren, Caroline, Wyatt, Brayson, Braylee, Ashton, |
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Beckham, Ainsley, Emerson, Beaux, Lawson, Rory, and Parker; and to |
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his other 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 this |
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day, it do so in memory of James Burns. |