H.R. No. 93
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Dakota Lane Burns on
November 2, 2019, at the age of 25, brought a heartbreaking loss to
his family and his many friends in the Decatur community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on September 6, 1994, Dakota
Burns was the beloved son of Kevin Drew and Donna Shaw Burns; he
grew up in Decatur, and he enjoyed the affection of a family that
included his brother, Shain, as well as his stepbrothers, Chase and
Chance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burns was a gifted singer, songwriter, and
guitarist who touched the lives of many people through his music; he
often performed at celebrations and gatherings in Wise County,
where he found an admiring audience; he was also beloved for his
warm, engaging smile; and
WHEREAS, Dakota Burns immeasurably enriched the lives of all
who were fortunate enough to share in his love and friendship, and
they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dakota Lane Burns
and that deepest condolences be extended to the members of his
family: to his mother, Donna Lynn Burns; to his father, Kevin Burns,
and his wife, Gina; to his brother, Shain Burns, and his wife,
Amanda; to his stepbrothers, Chase Bridges and Chance Bridges; to
his grandmother, Marva Ditmore; to his aunts, Sherry Redden and her
husband, Jason, and Denise Burns Clark and her husband, Cary; to his
uncle, Barry Shaw; and to his other relatives and numerous 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 Dakota
Burns.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 93 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House