By Hartnett                                           H.R. No. 1178

         75R16849 SAJ-D                           

                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Donald R. McCarrell on February 15,

 1-2     1997, at the age of 59, has brought a great loss to the family and

 1-3     many friends of this esteemed Dallas resident; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Abilene, he was graduated from Eunice

 1-5     High School in New Mexico, and he proudly served his country as a

 1-6     member of the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1962; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Mr. McCarrell wed Delores Faye Boaz on July 11,

 1-8     1959, and the couple nurtured a deeply fulfilling union that

 1-9     spanned 37 years; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Mr. McCarrell was well known for his career in law

1-11     enforcement; a member of the Dallas Police Department for 20 years,

1-12     he earned numerous commendations and certificates of merit during

1-13     his 10 years as a patrol officer, and he later was an investigative

1-14     officer before completing his tenure with the department in 1987;

1-15     and

1-16           WHEREAS, In the following year, he joined the Dallas County

1-17     Sheriff's Department as bailiff for the Dallas County Auxiliary

1-18     Drug Court No.  6, in which capacity he effectively handled a host

1-19     of responsibilities until his passing; and

1-20           WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he was sustained by the love

1-21     and support of his family, and his devotion to his wife, son, and

1-22     extended family was a source of inspiration to many people; and

1-23           WHEREAS, During his lifetime, Donald McCarrell left an

1-24     indelible mark on the Dallas community, and though his special

 2-1     presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the

 2-2     hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be

 2-3     it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Donald R. McCarrell

 2-6     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

 2-7     wife, Delores Faye Boaz McCarrell; to his son, Darrell Ray

 2-8     McCarrell; and to the many other friends and relatives of this

 2-9     distinguished Texan; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

2-12     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-13     Donald R.  McCarrell.