H.R. No. 1319 is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Milburn Walter Dearing, who passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on September 18, 1941, Milburn was the son of Walter and Cora Dearing and grew up with four siblings. He attended Texas State University on a football scholarship and served in the Ready Army Reserve. Milburn had a distinguished career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, where he worked for 35 years and retired as a sergeant game warden. He later served as constable of Precinct 2 in Kendall County and was actively involved in his community through various volunteer roles, including as an EMT and instructor.

Milburn Dearing was a devoted family man, married to Laverne Pfeiffer for 57 years, and was a proud father and grandfather. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and love for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as baseball, hunting, and fishing. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges the impact Milburn had on his community and those who knew him. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for his family, and the House will adjourn in his memory.