Senate Resolution No. 255 honors the life and memory of James Rondal Burns, who passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Pittsburg on April 1, 1941, he was the son of Oscar and Mary Sue Lainey Burns and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1960. James served in the Army National Guard for three years and later became a successful business owner and a prominent member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Association. He was married to Sue Burns for over three decades and was a devoted father to six children, as well as a proud grandfather and great-grandfather.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to James Burns' family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, acknowledging the deep loss felt by his loved ones. It emphasizes the wealth of memories he has left behind and concludes with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family. The Texas Senate adopted this resolution on March 13, 2025, as a tribute to his life and contributions.