H.R. No. 2640
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Chief Steven "Eric"
DiSario of Kirkersville, Ohio, who was killed in the line of duty on
May 12, 2017, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, Eric DiSario was born in Salem, Ohio, on February 2,
1979, to Robin Walker and Thomas DiSario; he was educated in the
Washington Court House City Schools and distinguished himself as an
Eagle Scout in his youth; he later earned a bachelor's degree in
business technical management from DeVry University; and
WHEREAS, Prior to being appointed chief of the Kirkersville
Police Department in 2017, this accomplished law enforcement
professional had worked as a deputy marshal with the Brice Police
Department and as an auxiliary officer with the Millersport Police
Department and the Lithopolis Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Chief DiSario shared a rewarding relationship with
his wife, Aryn; he was the devoted father of five children, Olivia,
Braydon, Grace, Chloe, and Kameron, and was awaiting the arrival of
another daughter, Lilliana; a man of strong faith, he regularly
attended services at St. Luke Lutheran Church with his family, and
he was known for his ability to meet each day with a smile and for
the joy and enthusiasm he brought to all his endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Chief DiSario exemplified the highest ideals of
public service, and although his death is a tragic loss to his
family and community, his legacy will be a continuing source of
inspiration to those who had the good fortune to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Chief Steven "Eric"
DiSario and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Chief Eric
DiSario.
Huberty
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2640 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House