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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House