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TX HR494

TX HR494
In memory of Del Rio civil servants Joe Harrington and Bill Rattay.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Joe Harrington and William Rattay Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn their passing

AI Summary

This resolution pays tribute to two longtime Del Rio civil servants, George Joe Harrington and William Rattay Jr., who passed away in December 2024. Joe Harrington served with the Del Rio Fire Department for nearly 47 years, starting as a volunteer in 1974 and rising to fire chief in 2017 before retiring in 2021, during which time he received multiple awards and certifications. Bill Rattay dedicated almost four decades to law enforcement, serving with the Del Rio Police Department from 1982 to 2021, holding various ranks including sergeant, lieutenant, and captain, and later working with the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office and County Attorney's Office. The resolution acknowledges their significant contributions to public service, honors their professional achievements, and extends sympathy to their families. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted this resolution on May 23, 2025, and arranged for official copies to be prepared for their families, adjourning in their memory to recognize their decades of dedicated service to the community.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported enrolled (on 05/23/2025)

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