H.R. No. 1706
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Collin County are mourning the untimely
loss of Constable-Elect Mike Vance, who passed away on November 27,
2020, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, A native of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Mike Vance was born
on January 7, 1955, and he grew up with the companionship of three
siblings; when he was three years old, he moved with his family to
Richardson, where he attended St. Paul the Apostle Grade School and
Allen Military Academy; he went on to graduate from the Leadership
Command College at Sam Houston State University, before earning an
additional degree in management and technology from Richland Junior
College; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Mr. Vance began his career in law
enforcement when he was hired as a reserve officer and detention
officer for the Collin County Sheriff's Office; three years later,
he moved to the city of Anna to become a full-time deputy; he later
returned to the Collin County Sheriff's Office and served for 34
years in a number of positions, including as a patrol officer,
detention officer, supervisor, and criminal and narcotics
investigator, as well as a member of the county's SWAT team; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Deputy Vance oversaw more than
10,000 criminal investigations, and through his dedication to
solving property crimes, he earned the gratitude of many victims of
robberies and burglaries; known as "Mookie" to his colleagues and
friends, he enjoyed a strong rapport with those who worked
alongside him, and he helped guide the development of his fellow
officers both through his mentorship and through his commendable
example of public service; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from the sheriff's office in 2019,
Mr. Vance continued serving as a reserve deputy sheriff while
planning his run for the office of Precinct 1 constable; he went on
to prevail in the 2020 general election, and he was looking forward
to his new leadership role; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Vance was blessed with the
love and support of a fine family that included his two children,
Lauren and Joseph, and his two granddaughters; he was deeply
devoted to his faith, and he was admired as a man who lived his life
according to his beliefs and principles; and
WHEREAS, Although the passing of Mike Vance has brought great
sorrow to all who knew him, he leaves behind a record of service to
his community that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Collin County
Constable-Elect Mike Vance and extend sincere sympathy to his
family, his friends, and his colleagues; 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 Mike Vance.
Sanford
Noble
Leach
Shaheen
Holland
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1706 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House