Bill Text: TX SR77 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: In memory of Paul McCann of Egypt, Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (N/A) 2025-02-10 - Received by the Secretary of the Senate [SR77 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-SR77-Introduced.html
| 89R13709 CW-D | ||
| By: Miles, Alvarado | S.R. No. 77 | |
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| 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 89th Texas 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, Rose McCann Hall and Joyce McCann 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. | ||
