Senate Resolution No. 77 honors the life and legacy of Paul McCann, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Egypt, Texas, on February 5, 1941, he was the youngest of eleven siblings and worked on the family farm while pursuing his education. After graduating high school, he attended Prairie View A&M University and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. McCann later moved to Houston, where he had a distinguished career with the Houston Police Department, becoming one of the first African American officers to be promoted to sergeant. He retired in 1993 and continued to serve the community as a Harris County investigator.

The resolution expresses deep condolences to McCann's family, including his wife Patricia, their three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. It highlights his dedication to family, faith, and community, as well as his active role in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Texas Senate pays tribute to McCann's contributions and the respect he earned from those who knew him, concluding with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family.