Bill Text: TX SR255 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2025-03-13 - Reported enrolled [SR255 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-SR255-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| James Burns | ||
| WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg on February 3, 2025, | ||
| at the age of 83; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Oscar and Mary Sue Lainey Burns, James | ||
| Burns was born in Pittsburg on April 1, 1941; he grew up with the | ||
| companionship of his siblings, and he graduated from Pittsburg | ||
| High School in 1960; answering his nation's call to duty, he | ||
| served for three years as a member of the Army National Guard; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Burns distinguished himself over the course | ||
| of a successful career as a business owner; moreover, he was a | ||
| prominent member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Association; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burns enjoyed the love | ||
| and support of his wife, Sue, with whom he shared a rewarding | ||
| marriage that spanned more than three decades; he was the devoted | ||
| father of six children, Kim, Kendal, Kyle, Dwaina, David, and | ||
| Daniel, and he took great pride in his 17 grandchildren and 12 | ||
| great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although James Burns will be deeply missed, he has | ||
| left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will | ||
| forever treasure; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Rondal | ||
| Burns and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his | ||
| family: to his wife, Sue Burns; to his children, Kim Pilgrim and | ||
| her husband, Mark, Kendal Burns and his wife, BuLinda, Kyle Burns | ||
| and his wife, Tina, Dwaina Kerr and her husband, Dave, David | ||
| McClure and his wife, Terri, and Daniel McClure and his wife, | ||
| Niki; to his grandchildren, Clayton, Blevin, Bryce, Kole, | ||
| Taylor, Brittany, Reid, Logan, Jessica, Garrett, Cristy, Drew, | ||
| Adam, Emily, Ian, Morgan, and Cade; to his great-grandchildren, | ||
| Caroline, Wyatt, Brayson, Braylee, Ashton, Beckham, Ainsley, | ||
| Emerson, Beaux, Lawson, Rory, and Parker; and to his 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 Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of James Burns. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
