H.R. No. 1227
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Caleb Daniel Rule of the Fort Bend County
Precinct 4 Constable's Office died in the line of duty on May 29,
2020, at the age of 37, and his family, friends, colleagues, and
community mourn the loss of this exemplary officer; and
WHEREAS, Caleb Rule was born in Salina, Kansas, on June 5,
1982, to Stanley R. Rule and Judith K. Daniels; he grew up with the
companionship of a brother, Matt, and a sister, Carrie, and the
family moved to Houston for a time before settling in Needville; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Rule began his career in law enforcement as a
dispatcher for the Rosenberg Police Department in 2002, and he
subsequently worked as a correctional officer for the Fort Bend
County Sheriff's Office; after joining the Missouri City Police
Department in 2004, he went on to serve as a detective in that
department from 2011 to 2018, as well as in numerous other
capacities; he later excelled in his duties with the Fort Bend
County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, where he was hired as a patrol
deputy in September 2019; a humble and hardworking officer, he
never shied away from difficult assignments and always sought out
opportunities to better serve his department and community; he was
also a dedicated mentor who found fulfillment in helping his
younger colleagues hone their skills; and
WHEREAS, An immensely proud family man, Deputy Rule enjoyed
the love and support of his wife, Eden Rule, who was his high school
sweetheart, and the couple were blessed with four children, Annie,
Rosalan, Mark, and Lizzie; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Deputy Rule drew strength from
his deep and abiding faith; he won the affection of all who knew him
with his warm, gregarious personality and unique sense of humor,
and he had a passion for music and for playing the guitar, as well as
an interest in theater and photography; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Rule embodied the highest ideals of his
profession, and although he is greatly missed, his commitment to
his calling and his love for his family will remain a lasting source
of inspiration to those he left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Caleb Daniel
Rule and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife, Eden Rule; to his children, Annie, Rosalan, Mark, and
Lizzie Rule; to his parents, Stan and Judy Rule; to his siblings,
Matt and Carrie; and to his other relatives and many 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 Caleb Rule.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1227 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House