Resolution honors the lives and service of Del Rio civil servants Joe Harrington and Bill Rattay.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to the memory of George Joe Harrington and William Rattay Jr., both of whom passed away in December 2024. Harrington, born in Del Rio, began his career with the Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department in 1974 and later became a full-time firefighter, retiring in 2021 after nearly four decades of service. Rattay, born in Lancaster, Ohio, began his career with the Del Rio Police Department in 1982, retiring in 2021 after nearly four decades of service. Both exemplified the highest ideals of public service.

Resolution honors the lives and service of Del Rio civil servants Joe Harrington and Bill Rattay.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to the memory of George Joe Harrington and William Rattay Jr., both of whom passed away in December 2024. Harrington, born in Del Rio, began his career with the Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department in 1974 and later became a full-time firefighter, retiring in 2021 after nearly four decades of service. Rattay, born in Lancaster, Ohio, began his career with the Del Rio Police Department in 1982, retiring in 2021 after nearly four decades of service. Both exemplified the highest ideals of public service.