87R25696 BK-D
 
  By: Jetton H.R. No. 1227
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Deputy Caleb Daniel Rule of the Fort Bend County
  Precinct 4 Constable's Office died in the line of duty on May 29,
  2020, at the age of 37, and his family, friends, colleagues, and
  community mourn the loss of this exemplary officer; and
         WHEREAS, Caleb Rule was born in Salina, Kansas, on June 5,
  1982, to Stanley R. Rule and Judith K. Daniels; he grew up with the
  companionship of a brother, Matt, and a sister, Carrie, and the
  family moved to Houston for a time before settling in Needville; and
         WHEREAS, Deputy Rule began his career in law enforcement as a
  dispatcher for the Rosenberg Police Department in 2002, and he
  subsequently worked as a correctional officer for the Fort Bend
  County Sheriff's Office; after joining the Missouri City Police
  Department in 2004, he went on to serve as a detective in that
  department from 2011 to 2018, as well as in numerous other
  capacities; he later excelled in his duties with the Fort Bend
  County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, where he was hired as a patrol
  deputy in September 2019; a humble and hardworking officer, he
  never shied away from difficult assignments and always sought out
  opportunities to better serve his department and community; he was
  also a dedicated mentor who found fulfillment in helping his
  younger colleagues hone their skills; and
         WHEREAS, An immensely proud family man, Deputy Rule enjoyed
  the love and support of his wife, Eden Rule, who was his high school
  sweetheart, and the couple were blessed with four children, Annie,
  Rosalan, Mark, and Lizzie; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Deputy Rule drew strength from
  his deep and abiding faith; he won the affection of all who knew him
  with his warm, gregarious personality and unique sense of humor,
  and he had a passion for music and for playing the guitar, as well as
  an interest in theater and photography; and
         WHEREAS, Deputy Rule embodied the highest ideals of his
  profession, and although he is greatly missed, his commitment to
  his calling and his love for his family will remain a lasting source
  of inspiration to those he left behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Caleb Daniel
  Rule and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to
  his wife, Eden Rule; to his children, Annie, Rosalan, Mark, and
  Lizzie Rule; to his parents, Stan and Judy Rule; to his siblings,
  Matt and Carrie; 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 Caleb Rule.