HR66 - In memory of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House