TITLE: In memory of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown.

SUMMARY: In memory of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to a close with the passing of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown on May 14, 2015, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, Born on March 1, 1946, to Ralph and Edna Burton, Gary Burton grew up in a large family with his nine brothers and sisters; he answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, rising to the rank of corporal and earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, among others, for his service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burton worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts for more than a decade, and he was employed with the J. M. Huber Corporation for 24 years before his retirement; he was a member of Coady Baptist Church and a lifetime member of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars post; and WHEREAS, A proud father and grandfather, Gary Burton brightened the lives of those around him with his humor and concern for others, and he will forever be remembered by all those who had the privilege of knowing him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gary Wayne Burton and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter, Rebecca Wilson and her husband, Dennis; to his grandchildren, Kirstin and Peyton Wilson; to his siblings, Delores Daniels, Richard Burton, and Judy Henicke and her husband, Michael; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gary Wayne Burton. Smith Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3139 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House