TITLE: In memory of Officer Alan Daniel McCollum of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

SUMMARY: In memory of Officer Alan Daniel McCollum of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Cherished memories remain to comfort the family and friends of Officer Alan McCollum of the Corpus Christi Police Department, who died in the line of duty on January 31, 2020, at the age of 46; and WHEREAS, Born in Bogot , Colombia, Alan Daniel McCollum grew up in Reno, Nevada, with his adoptive parents, James and Gael McCollum; he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1991 and served for 21 years as a parachute rigger, earning the Bronze Star; and WHEREAS, Mr. McCollum joined the Corpus Christi Police Department in 2013, and his compassion, quiet professionalism, and calmness in difficult situations earned him the deep respect of his fellow officers; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McCollum enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Michelle, whom he married in 2007, and he took great pride in his three daughters, Carissa, Hannah, and Liliana; warm, affectionate, and supportive of his family and his friends, he had the gift of making others laugh with his quick wit; he was skilled at building and repairing things, and he took great pleasure in spending time outdoors; he also loved traveling and following the fortunes of his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a respected peace officer, and a proud veteran, Alan McCollum lived a rich and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Alan Daniel McCollum and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Michelle McCollum; to his daughters, Carissa McCollum, Hannah Weegmann, and Liliana McCollum; to his brothers, Cesar and Christian Badillo; to his sisters, Roxanna, Sandra, and Sonia Badillo; and to his other relatives 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alan McCollum. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 267 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House