H.R. No. 1706
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of Collin County are mourning the untimely
  loss of Constable-Elect Mike Vance, who passed away on November 27,
  2020, at the age of 65; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Mike Vance was born
  on January 7, 1955, and he grew up with the companionship of three
  siblings; when he was three years old, he moved with his family to
  Richardson, where he attended St. Paul the Apostle Grade School and
  Allen Military Academy; he went on to graduate from the Leadership
  Command College at Sam Houston State University, before earning an
  additional degree in management and technology from Richland Junior
  College; and
         WHEREAS, In 1985, Mr. Vance began his career in law
  enforcement when he was hired as a reserve officer and detention
  officer for the Collin County Sheriff's Office; three years later,
  he moved to the city of Anna to become a full-time deputy; he later
  returned to the Collin County Sheriff's Office and served for 34
  years in a number of positions, including as a patrol officer,
  detention officer, supervisor, and criminal and narcotics
  investigator, as well as a member of the county's SWAT team; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Deputy Vance oversaw more than
  10,000 criminal investigations, and through his dedication to
  solving property crimes, he earned the gratitude of many victims of
  robberies and burglaries; known as "Mookie" to his colleagues and
  friends, he enjoyed a strong rapport with those who worked
  alongside him, and he helped guide the development of his fellow
  officers both through his mentorship and through his commendable
  example of public service; and
         WHEREAS, After retiring from the sheriff's office in 2019,
  Mr. Vance continued serving as a reserve deputy sheriff while
  planning his run for the office of Precinct 1 constable; he went on
  to prevail in the 2020 general election, and he was looking forward
  to his new leadership role; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Vance was blessed with the
  love and support of a fine family that included his two children,
  Lauren and Joseph, and his two granddaughters; he was deeply
  devoted to his faith, and he was admired as a man who lived his life
  according to his beliefs and principles; and
         WHEREAS, Although the passing of Mike Vance has brought great
  sorrow to all who knew him, he leaves behind a record of service to
  his community that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Collin County
  Constable-Elect Mike Vance and extend sincere sympathy to his
  family, his friends, and his colleagues; 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 Mike Vance.
 
  Sanford
  Noble
  Leach
  Shaheen
  Holland
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1706 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House