TITLE: In memory of Wilfred Dean Anthony of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Wilfred Dean Anthony of Dallas.

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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 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. Chief Clerk of the House