TITLE: In memory of Deputy Jason Fann of the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office.

SUMMARY: In memory of Deputy Jason Fann of the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office.

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WHEREAS, Residents of Yoakum County lost an exemplary young law enforcement officer when Sheriff's Deputy Jason Fann died in the line of duty on August 5, 2017, at the age of 28; and WHEREAS, Born on November 29, 1988, in San Antonio, "Jay" Fann was the son of James and Sherrie Fann; after graduating from Shallowater High School in 2007, he attended South Plains College, where he completed his training at the school's Law Enforcement Academy in 2016; and WHEREAS, Possessed of a tremendous work ethic, Mr. Fann sought opportunities to serve his fellow residents, becoming a deputy sheriff with the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office, a fire marshal with the Plains Fire Department, and a reserve officer with the Seagraves Police Department; during his time on the force, he impressed fellow officers by going above and beyond in responding to every call, and he enjoyed a strong bond of friendship and camaraderie with many of his brothers and sisters in blue; and WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Deputy Fann prioritized his role as a husband and father; he shared a loving relationship with his wife, Katy, and he was devoted to their cherished children, Jacklynn and James; and WHEREAS, Jay Fann inspired others with the character and selflessness that he demonstrated every day of his life, and he will be remembered with deep and lasting admiration by his loved ones, his fellow officers, and the community he served so proudly; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Deputy Jason Fann and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Katy McCall Fann; to his children, Jacklynn Williams and James Fann; to his mother, Sherrie Fann; to his grandparents, Jim and Joy Fann and Yvonne Hallsworth; to his siblings, Jonathan Fann, Ryan Fann and his wife, Melissa, Bradley Fann and his wife, Katie, and Justin Fann; and to his 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jason Fann. Burrows Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 374 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House