SR60 - In memory of Darrin Curtis McMichael of Arlington.

        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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 18, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate