Bill Text: TX HR374 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Deputy Jason Fann of the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-17 - Reported enrolled [HR374 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR374-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 374
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Residents of Yoakum County lost an exemplary young
  law enforcement officer when Sheriff's Deputy Jason Fann died in
  the line of duty on August 5, 2017, at the age of 28; and
         WHEREAS, Born on November 29, 1988, in San Antonio, "Jay"
  Fann was the son of James and Sherrie Fann; after graduating from
  Shallowater High School in 2007, he attended South Plains College,
  where he completed his training at the school's Law Enforcement
  Academy in 2016; and
         WHEREAS, Possessed of a tremendous work ethic, Mr. Fann
  sought opportunities to serve his fellow residents, becoming a
  deputy sheriff with the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office, a fire
  marshal with the Plains Fire Department, and a reserve officer with
  the Seagraves Police Department; during his time on the force, he
  impressed fellow officers by going above and beyond in responding
  to every call, and he enjoyed a strong bond of friendship and
  camaraderie with many of his brothers and sisters in blue; and
         WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Deputy Fann
  prioritized his role as a husband and father; he shared a loving
  relationship with his wife, Katy, and he was devoted to their
  cherished children, Jacklynn and James; and
         WHEREAS, Jay Fann inspired others with the character and
  selflessness that he demonstrated every day of his life, and he will
  be remembered with deep and lasting admiration by his loved ones,
  his fellow officers, and the community he served so proudly; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Deputy Jason Fann and extend sincere condolences to the members
  of his family: to his wife, Katy McCall Fann; to his children,
  Jacklynn Williams and James Fann; to his mother, Sherrie Fann; to
  his grandparents, Jim and Joy Fann and Yvonne Hallsworth; to his
  siblings, Jonathan Fann, Ryan Fann and his wife, Melissa, Bradley
  Fann and his wife, Katie, and Justin Fann; and to his 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jason Fann.
 
  Burrows
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 374 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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