TITLE: In memory of Dakota Lane Burns of Decatur.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dakota Lane Burns of Decatur.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Dakota Lane Burns on November 2, 2019, at the age of 25, brought a heartbreaking loss to his family and his many friends in the Decatur community; and WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on September 6, 1994, Dakota Burns was the beloved son of Kevin Drew and Donna Shaw Burns; he grew up in Decatur, and he enjoyed the affection of a family that included his brother, Shain, as well as his stepbrothers, Chase and Chance; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burns was a gifted singer, songwriter, and guitarist who touched the lives of many people through his music; he often performed at celebrations and gatherings in Wise County, where he found an admiring audience; he was also beloved for his warm, engaging smile; and WHEREAS, Dakota Burns immeasurably enriched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to share in his love and friendship, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dakota Lane Burns and that deepest condolences be extended to the members of his family: to his mother, Donna Lynn Burns; to his father, Kevin Burns, and his wife, Gina; to his brother, Shain Burns, and his wife, Amanda; to his stepbrothers, Chase Bridges and Chance Bridges; to his grandmother, Marva Ditmore; to his aunts, Sherry Redden and her husband, Jason, and Denise Burns Clark and her husband, Cary; to his uncle, Barry Shaw; and to his other relatives and numerous 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 Dakota Burns. King of Parker Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 93 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House