H.R. No. 1096
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Lewisville are mourning the loss of Jay
Patrick Powell, the assistant chief of the city's police
department, who passed away on January 6, 2023, at the age of 52;
and
WHEREAS, Jay Powell was born in Denton on March 7, 1970, to
Pat and Rebecca Powell; he graduated from Denton High School in
1988, and he studied accounting at the University of North Texas,
where he received a master's degree in 1993; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Mr. Powell embarked on his law enforcement
career, achieving recognition as the valedictorian and
distinguished recruit of his basic academy class with the
Lewisville Police Department; rising to the rank of assistant
police chief in 2014, he took on a broad range of duties and was
charged with oversight of the Support Operations Bureau; moreover,
he supervised officers in training, traffic, and criminal
investigations, and he was also involved in departmental issues
concerning personnel, budget, and community resources; and
WHEREAS, During his nearly three-decade-long career with the
Lewisville force, Assistant Chief Powell earned a reputation for
his bravery and integrity and for his willingness to come to the aid
of anyone in need; a graduate of the FBI National Academy, he was
widely respected, and he was honored with multiple service awards
over the course of his tenure; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Powell and his wife, Rhonda, shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than a quarter century; a lifelong
resident of Denton, he entertained throngs of trick-or-treaters
every year with his elaborate Halloween displays and costumes; and
WHEREAS, A devoted public servant, Jay Powell made a
meaningful difference in the lives of all those who had the
privilege of knowing him, and he leaves behind a record of service
that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Assistant Chief Jay
Patrick Powell of the Lewisville Police Department and extend
heartfelt sympathy 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 Jay Powell.
Thimesch
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1096 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 20, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House