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, he was the son of Walter and Cora Dearing and grew up with four siblings. Milburn attended Texas State University on a football scholarship and served as a staff sergeant in the Ready Army Reserve. He had a distinguished career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, where he served as a game warden for 35 years before retiring in 2002. He later became constable of Precinct 2 in Kendall County and was actively involved in his community as a volunteer EMT and instructor.
The resolution highlights Milburn Dearing's dedication to his family and community, noting his 57-year marriage to Laverne Pfeiffer and their four children and three grandchildren. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and love for the outdoors, engaging in activities such as baseball, hunting, and fishing. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its condolences to his family and recognizes the inspiration he provided to those who knew him. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, and an official copy will be prepared for his family.