Bill Text: TX HR1401 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John David Burton of Moody.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-05 - Reported enrolled [HR1401 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR1401-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1401 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The untimely passing of John David Burton of Moody | ||
| on March 19, 2011, at the age of 32, has brought great sorrow to the | ||
| family and friends of this beloved young man; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Houston on September 5, 1978, Johnny Burton | ||
| was the son of Debra Ann Burton; he graduated from McGregor High | ||
| School in 1997 and went on to pursue a degree in criminal justice at | ||
| Temple College; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Burton was a valued member of Shadow Hills | ||
| Baptist Church in Lubbock; sustained by a strong faith, he inspired | ||
| those around him with his courage and positive outlook; he was a | ||
| loyal friend who always placed the needs of others first, and he was | ||
| quick to offer a kind word and radiant smile; dedicated to his | ||
| family, he brought them even closer together; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Johnny Burton treasured each moment he spent in the | ||
| company of the ones he loved, and they will in turn cherish their | ||
| memories of his kindness, thoughtfulness, and devotion; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John David Burton and | ||
| extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his | ||
| mother, Debra Burton; to his sister, Cynthia Gump, and her husband, | ||
| Travis; to his grandparents, Willie and Frances Burton; to his | ||
| niece, Haleigh Gump; to his aunt, Linda Williams, and her husband, | ||
| Billy; to his uncle, David Burton; and to his many other relatives | ||
| and friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John David | ||
| Burton. | ||
| Anderson of McLennan | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1401 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on April 28, 2011. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
