SR77 - In memory of Paul McCann of Egypt.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77       In Memory   of   Paul McCann            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the passing of Paul McCann of Egypt, Texas, on   February 4, 2025, at the age of 83; and            WHEREAS, The son of Vachel and Addie McCann, Paul McCann   was born in Egypt, Texas, on February 5, 1941; he grew up with 10   older siblings, Christine, Serelia, Marian, Angie, Prince,   Jessie, Cora, Vachel, Rose, and Joyce, and he worked on the   family farm while attending elementary school and high school;   after graduation, he continued his education at Prairie View A&M   University; answering his nation's call to duty, he proudly   served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; and            WHEREAS, Mr. McCann subsequently moved to Houston, where   he was employed by WKM; in 1969, he joined the Houston Police   Department Academy, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in   law enforcement, distinguishing himself as a member of HPD's   central, juvenile, emergency communications, employment   services, and south central divisions; moreover, he became only   the seventh African American officer to be promoted to the rank   of sergeant in the history of HPD; he retired in 1993 and then   worked as a Harris County investigator for a few years; and            WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. McCann was a valued   congregant of Good Hope Baptist Church in Houston, where he   served as a trustee and on the finance committee; in all his   endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 61   years, Patricia; together, they raised three children, Paula,   Kimberly, and Paul, and they had the pleasure of seeing their   family grow to include five grandchildren and two   great-grandchildren; in retirement, Mr. McCann and his wife   moved back to Egypt, where he treasured time spent with his loved   ones; and            WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his   community, Paul McCann earned the lasting respect and admiration   of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Paul McCann and   extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his   wife, Patricia McCann; to his children, Paula McCann Harris and   her husband, Dwayne, Kimberly Patrice McCann, and Paul McCann   Jr.; to his grandchildren, Madison Serelia Harris, Vachel Joshua   McCann, Sue Ann McCann, Kennedy Simone Smith, and Carson James   Smith; to his great-grandchildren, Vachel McCann Jr. and Zaleiah   McCann; to his sisters,RoseMcCannHallandJoyceMcCann   Coleman; to his godchildren, Chandra Robertson and Jeremy Chinn;   and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Paul McCann.     Miles, Alvarado                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 25, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate