Bill Text: TX HR66 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 66

Introduced

Bill Title: In memory of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-19 - Referred to Local & Consent Calendars [HR66 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR66-Introduced.html

	89R10206 AMB-D

	By: Buckley	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.