H.R. No. 558
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Albert H. Burns has dedicated much of his life to
serving his fellow citizens and making notable contributions in
behalf of his beloved hometown; and
WHEREAS, Born in Tenaha on September 30, 1924, Albert Burns
was raised in that East Texas community and graduated from Tenaha
High School in 1942; soon thereafter, he answered his nation's call
to duty, and at the age of 18, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and
was stationed in such locales as North Africa and Austria during
World War II; on his discharge from the military, he returned to the
Lone Star State and settled in Tenaha; through the years, he worked
as a real estate broker, a businessman in the timber industry, and a
rural mail carrier, and he was the publisher and editor of a weekly
newspaper for Tenaha and the surrounding areas, the East Texas
Light; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Mr. Burns has
found the time to distinguish himself through his community
involvement, earning the nickname "Mr. Tenaha"; he has served as
president of the Tenaha Businessmen's Association and of the board
of the Tenaha Independent School District, and he is a deacon at the
First Baptist Church of Tenaha; in addition, he has been affiliated
with the American Legion Post and has held positions in municipal
government; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is a steward of the history and
culture of Tenaha, and for his efforts, he has garnered praise from
the Shelby County Historical Society; Mr. Burns was also honored
with the Community Builder Award from the Tenaha Masonic Lodge, the
Man of the Year and 100 Men of East Texas designations, and
induction into the Tenaha Schools Hall of Fame; moreover, in 1996,
he received U.S. Congressional special community recognition; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Burns enjoys the love
and support of his family; devoted to his wife, the late Virginia
Burns, throughout a marriage that spanned nearly six decades, he is
the proud father of three children, Linda, Bob, and Barry; he has
also known the joy of welcoming six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren into the world; and
WHEREAS, A kind and generous man, Albert Burns is an
inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know him, and he may
indeed reflect with great pride on the positive impact he has had on
his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Albert H. Burns for his outstanding civic
engagement and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Burns as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Christian
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 558 was adopted by the House on
February 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House