89R11526 AMB-D
By: King S.R. No. 60
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Arlington police officer
Darrin Curtis McMichael on September 21, 2023, at the age of 51, has
brought a tremendous loss to his family, colleagues, and friends;
and
WHEREAS, Darrin McMichael was born in Arlington on
December 20, 1971, to Garry and Peggy McMichael; he attended Sam
Houston High School, where he was a pitcher on the baseball team; he
went on to earn a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at
Arlington with a double major in English and exercise and sport
science; and
WHEREAS, Known to many as "Boots," Officer McMichael worked
at Bell Helicopter before joining the Arlington Police Department
in 1999; he served as a patrol officer and detective in the North
Patrol District, and for the last 13 years, he was a member of the
department's motorcycle unit; in addition, he served as president
of the Iron Circle Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer McMichael benefited
from the love and support of his wife, Lynette; he took great pride
in his two daughters, Natalie and Daphne, and his two bonus
children, Kearsten and Treaver; over the years, he had the pleasure
of welcoming into his family two grandchildren, Daxtyn and Brextyn;
in his leisure hours, he enjoyed traveling, tending to animals on
the Lone Oak Farm, and above all else spending time with his loved
ones; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his warmth, generosity, and strength,
Darrin McMichael embodied the highest ideals of the law enforcement
profession, and although he is deeply missed, he will remain a
source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Darrin Curtis McMichael
and extend sincere condolences to his family 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Darrin McMichael.