89R18469 BK-D
By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 537
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of William Rattay Jr. of Del Rio on
December 17, 2024, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Bill Rattay was born on June 21, 1959, in Lancaster,
Ohio, and he began his law enforcement career with the Del Rio
Police Department in 1982; he was promoted to sergeant in 1996 and
reassigned to detective sergeant in 1999; he achieved the rank of
lieutenant and then captain in 2007, and he served in all of the
department's major divisions; after retiring from the DRPD in 2013,
he worked for the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office for a year and a
half; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Mr. Rattay was reappointed DRPD
lieutenant, and he was promoted to captain of the criminal
investigations division the following year; he retired from the
department a second time in 2021, after nearly four decades of
dedicated service; at the time of his death, he was working as an
investigator for the Val Verde County Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rattay enjoyed the love
and support of his wife of 30 years, Tamara Harper Rattay, and his
two sons, William and Steven Rattay; his favorite pastimes included
photography, bicycling, and caring for his dogs, cats, and
chickens; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, his profession, and
his community, Bill Rattay earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who were privileged to know him, and he leaves
behind a record of public service that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Rattay Jr. 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 Bill
Rattay.