89R13709 CW-D
By: Miles, Alvarado S.R. No. 77
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 Paul McCann of Egypt, Texas, on February
4, 2025, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Vachel and Addie McCann, Paul McCann was
born in Egypt, Texas, on February 5, 1941; he grew up with 10 older
siblings, Christine, Serelia, Marian, Angie, Prince, Jessie, Cora,
Vachel, Rose, and Joyce, and he worked on the family farm while
attending elementary school and high school; after graduation, he
continued his education at Prairie View A&M University; answering
his nation's call to duty, he proudly served with the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCann subsequently moved to Houston, where he
was employed by WKM; in 1969, he joined the Houston Police
Department Academy, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in
law enforcement, distinguishing himself as a member of HPD's
central, juvenile, emergency communications, employment services,
and south central divisions; moreover, he became only the seventh
African American officer to be promoted to the rank of sergeant in
the history of HPD; he retired in 1993 and then worked as a Harris
County investigator for a few years; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. McCann was a valued congregant
of Good Hope Baptist Church in Houston, where he served as a trustee
and on the finance committee; in all his endeavors, he enjoyed the
love and support of his wife of 61 years, Patricia; together, they
raised three children, Paula, Kimberly, and Paul, and they had the
pleasure of seeing their family grow to include five grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren; in retirement, Mr. McCann and his wife
moved back to Egypt, where he treasured time spent with his loved
ones; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Paul McCann earned the lasting respect and admiration of
all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Paul McCann and extend heartfelt
condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Patricia
McCann; to his children, Paula McCann Harris and her husband,
Dwayne, Kimberly Patrice McCann, and Paul McCann Jr.; to his
grandchildren, Madison Serelia Harris, Vachel Joshua McCann, Sue
Ann McCann, Kennedy Simone Smith, and Carson James Smith; to his
great-grandchildren, Vachel McCann Jr. and Zaleiah McCann; to his
sisters, Rose McCann Hall and Joyce McCann Coleman; to his
godchildren, Chandra Robertson and Jeremy Chinn; and to his many
other relatives and 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 Paul McCann.