H.R. No. 1450
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Wilfred Dean Anthony of
Dallas were deeply saddened by his passing on March 31, 2023, at the
age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Gladys Anthony, Wilfred Anthony
was born in Dallas on May 17, 1940, and he grew up with the
companionship of his twin sister, Mildred, and five other siblings,
George, David, Joe, Obenna, and Mary; he graduated from Lincoln
High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in pharmacy
from Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anthony began his long and rewarding career as a
pharmacist at Parkland Hospital and Walgreens; he eventually opened
his own business, Dr. Deano's Pharmacy, in South Dallas, where he
distinguished himself through his dedication to his customers;
active in his community, he gave generously of his time and talents
to the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association and
the Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anthony was the proud father of two children,
Alicia and NaKiiveun, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed playing
golf, practicing karate, and traveling; in addition, he was a
valued member of St. Anthony Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Wilfred Anthony will be greatly missed, he
has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wilfred Dean Anthony
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Alicia Anthony; to his son, NaKiiveun Anthony; to his
sisters, Mildred VanZandt and Mary Watkin and her husband, Milton;
to his sister-in-law, Vehester Galbreath; to his brother-in-law,
James Hartford; to his nephews and nieces; and to his many 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 Wilfred
Anthony.
Jones of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1450 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House