SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 860
In Memory
of
Harold Raley Dunn
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Colonel Harold
Raley Dunn, who died March 29, 2013, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary patriot spent much of his life
serving his country, and over the years, his unwavering sense of
duty and his superior military service inspired many of the young
soldiers who reported to him; and
WHEREAS, Born January 22, 1922, in Dallas, Harold Raley
Dunn graduated from Terrell High School; during his senior year
at Texas Christian University, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor,
and he left school to join the United States Army; over the next
33 years of military service, he held many command, staff, and
advisory positions and attained the rank of colonel; he also
found time to resume his education and graduate from George
Washington University; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dunn's military career spanned World War
II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and he was awarded the
Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit for his exceptionally
meritorious service; while he was stationed in Europe, he met and
married the love of his life, Mary, and the couple raised two
children and shared 64 years together; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional gentleman and dedicated soldier
was proud of his military service and took great pleasure in
seeing the young soldiers with whom he served achieve success in
their careers; he was devoted to his family and was noted for his
abiding courage and integrity, and he leaves behind memories that
will long be remembered and cherished by all those who knew him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Colonel Harold Raley Dunn; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Colonel Harold Raley Dunn.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate