SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
In Memory
of
Lance McLean
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sergeant Lance McLean of the Hood County
Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty June 29, 2013, at
the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, Lance Allen McLean was born April 1, 1975, in
Biloxi, Mississippi, to Ricky and Joyce McLean; he married the
love of his life, Katy Cryer, in 2002, and the couple was blessed
with two children, Quinton Allen and Abigail Marie; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant McLean began his distinguished career in
law enforcement in 2004 as a corrections officer with the
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; he earned his peace officer's
license in 2006 and remained in Hamilton County until 2008, when
he joined the Hood County Sheriff's Office, where he rose quickly
through the ranks and became a sergeant; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his regular duties as a patrol
sergeant, he was a valued member of the county's special weapons
and tactics team and proudly served on the honor guard; as an
instructor and field training officer, he emphasized the
importance of mutual support by personally demonstrating that he
always had the back of his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant McLean was well known among his
colleagues for his professionalism, his sense of humor, and his
passion for helping others; he was an avid outdoorsman, golfer,
and Texas Rangers fan, and he cherished the time he was able to
spend with his large and loving extended family; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his integrity, his commitment to
public service, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Sergeant Lance McLean; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Sergeant Lance McLean.
Birdwell, Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 9, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate