SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
In Memory
of
Paul McCann
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 State of Texas, 89th
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,RoseMcCannHallandJoyceMcCann
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.
Miles, Alvarado
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate