SR255 - In memory of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255       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