SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 60
In Memory
of
Darrin McMichael
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
King
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate