H.R. No. 3139
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to a close with the
passing of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown on May 14, 2015, at the age
of 69; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 1, 1946, to Ralph and Edna Burton, Gary
Burton grew up in a large family with his nine brothers and sisters;
he answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the United
States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, rising to the rank of
corporal and earning the National Defense Service Medal, the
Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,
among others, for his service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burton worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts for more
than a decade, and he was employed with the J. M. Huber Corporation
for 24 years before his retirement; he was a member of Coady Baptist
Church and a lifetime member of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars
post; and
WHEREAS, A proud father and grandfather, Gary Burton
brightened the lives of those around him with his humor and concern
for others, and he will forever be remembered by all those who had
the privilege of knowing him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gary Wayne Burton
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Rebecca Wilson and her husband, Dennis; to his
grandchildren, Kirstin and Peyton Wilson; to his siblings, Delores
Daniels, Richard Burton, and Judy Henicke and her husband, Michael;
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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gary Wayne
Burton.
Smith
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3139 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House