H.R. No. 66
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen on January 1, 2025, at the
age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jack Dunn and Marie Dunn Pyburn, Tony Dunn
was born in Belton on September 29, 1948, and he grew up with the
companionship of two siblings, Cheryle and Jackie; after graduating
from Killeen High School in 1967, he earned a bachelor's degree in
health and sports medicine from Howard Payne University; and
WHEREAS, In May 1970, Mr. Dunn married the love of his life,
the former Karen Yarnell, and the couple went on to share a
rewarding union that spanned more than half a century; they were
blessed with two children, Dawn and Toby, and with the passing
years, their treasured family grew to include four grandchildren,
Hallie, Jesica, Kaitlyn, and Andrew; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dunn embarked on his career as head athletic
trainer at Snyder High School in 1971, and in 1977, he moved back to
Killeen to operate Shine and Dunn Tire Service alongside his
father; he eventually returned to education as head athletic
trainer at Ellison High School in the Killeen Independent School
District, and he retired in 2010 after three decades of
distinguished service; following his retirement, he began working
at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Dunn gave generously of
his time and talents to a number of organizations over the years,
including the Killeen Junior Livestock Association and the American
Red Cross, and he served in the Killeen Volunteer Fire Department
for more than two decades, rising to the rank of lieutenant;
moreover, he was a valued member of First Baptist Church Killeen,
where he served as a deacon and as a member of numerous committees;
among his many accolades, he was named Killeen VFD Fire Fighter of
the Year in 1983 and was inducted as the 2018 Comanche Gap Medicine
Man; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Tony Dunn earned the lasting respect and admiration of
all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Anthony Dale Dunn and
extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Tony Dunn.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 66 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House