In memory of Milburn Walter Dearing of Boerne.

89(R) HR 1319 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1319

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the

passing of Milburn Walter Dearing of Boerne on May 1, 2024, at the

age of 82; and

WHEREAS, The son of Walter and Cora Dearing, Milburn Dearing

was born in Fredericksburg on September 18, 1941, and grew up with

four siblings, Agnes, Carolyn, Willard, and Delbert; he attended

Texas State University on a football scholarship and then worked

for Stroeher and Son for several years; in addition, he served as a

staff sergeant in the Ready Army Reserve at Fort Polk with Company

B, 871 Construction Engineers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearing went on to graduate from the Texas Game

Warden Academy, and he began his career with the Texas Parks and

Wildlife Department stationed in Odessa until 1967, when a job

opening in Kendall County allowed him to relocate to Boerne; he

earned master peace officer and civil process proficiency

certifications, and he taught the hunter safety course to hundreds

of students; and

WHEREAS, After 35 years of service, Mr. Dearing retired as a

sergeant game warden in 2002; the Kendall County Commissioners

Court soon appointed him as constable of Precinct 2 and he served in

that role until 2015; along the way, he also protected weddings and

other family gatherings as a security guard; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. Dearing volunteered

with Kendall County EMS as an intermediate EMT, instructor, and

examiner, and he was named the 1990 EMT of the Year by the Boerne

Kiwanis Club; moreover, he gave generously of his time and talents

to local schools and helped with scouting projects; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearing shared 57 years of marriage with the

love of his life, the former Laverne Pfeiffer; they were blessed

with four children, Darrell, Dennis, Denise, and Danette, and three

grandchildren, Frank, Elizabeth, and John; devoted to his family,

Mr. Dearing was a kind and thoughtful friend to many as well; he had

a wonderful sense of humor and a host of interesting stories; in his

free time, he enjoyed playing baseball, hunting, fishing, and

sharing his passion for the outdoors; and

WHEREAS, Milburn Dearing earned the admiration and affection

of innumerable people, and although he is deeply missed, his

commitment to his family and his community remain a source of

inspiration to all who were fortunate enough 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 Milburn Walter

Dearing and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his

passing; 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 Milburn

Dearing.

Troxclair

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1319 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House