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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Officer Joseph L. Moon of the Corpus Christi Police |
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Department lost his life in the line of duty on June 10, 1938, and |
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his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, A motorcycle traffic officer who had served the |
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department for one year, Officer Moon was in pursuit of a speeding |
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motorist on Timon Boulevard in northeastern Corpus Christi on June |
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7, 1938, when he struck a curb and suffered severe abdominal |
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injuries; he underwent surgery but passed away a few days later; at |
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the time of his death, Officer Moon was survived by his wife and two |
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children; and |
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WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the |
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courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as |
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Officer Moon, who willingly place themselves in harm's way each day |
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to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of |
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Officer Joseph L. Moon of the Corpus Christi Police Department. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1660 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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