H.R. No. 1768
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life of meaningful service drew to a close with the
passing of Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Francis Quillen
Jr., on December 1, 2020, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, Joe Quillen was born on August 27, 1969, in Chester,
Pennsylvania; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the
U.S. Navy for six years; in the course of his career in law
enforcement, he worked as a detention officer with the Collin
County Sheriff's Office for 19 years and held the master jailer
certification and license; highly respected by his peers, he was an
influential mentor to numerous members of the agency; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Quillen enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Melissa, and he took great pride in
his three sons; his family, friends, and colleagues appreciated his
vibrant personality and sarcastic sense of humor, as well as his
abiding kindness and compassion; and
WHEREAS, A caring husband and father and a consummate law
enforcement professional, Joe Quillen made a meaningful difference
in the lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and he
will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Joseph
Francis Quillen Jr. and extend sincere 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 Officer Joe
Quillen.
Sanford
Noble
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1768 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House