SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255
In Memory
of
James Burns
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg on February 3, 2025,
at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Oscar and Mary Sue Lainey Burns, James
Burns was born in Pittsburg on April 1, 1941; he grew up with the
companionship of his siblings, and he graduated from Pittsburg
High School in 1960; answering his nation's call to duty, he
served for three years as a member of the Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burns distinguished himself over the course
of a successful career as a business owner; moreover, he was a
prominent member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Association; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burns enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Sue, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than three decades; he was the devoted
father of six children, Kim, Kendal, Kyle, Dwaina, David, and
Daniel, and he took great pride in his 17 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although James Burns will be deeply missed, he has
left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Rondal
Burns and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Sue Burns; to his children, Kim Pilgrim and
her husband, Mark, Kendal Burns and his wife, BuLinda, Kyle Burns
and his wife, Tina, Dwaina Kerr and her husband, Dave, David
McClure and his wife, Terri, and Daniel McClure and his wife,
Niki; to his grandchildren, Clayton, Blevin, Bryce, Kole,
Taylor, Brittany, Reid, Logan, Jessica, Garrett, Cristy, Drew,
Adam, Emily, Ian, Morgan, and Cade; to his great-grandchildren,
Caroline, Wyatt, Brayson, Braylee, Ashton, Beckham, Ainsley,
Emerson, Beaux, Lawson, Rory, and Parker; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of James Burns.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate