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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe of the Nueces County |
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Constable's Office lost his life in the line of duty on July 5, |
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1925, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, At the age of 32, Deputy Constable Bledsoe had been |
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employed by the agency for just seven months when he and another |
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constable stopped to question four men they observed drinking in |
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public; they were attempting to place the offenders under arrest |
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when the men pulled out handguns and opened fire, killing both |
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officers; 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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Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe, who willingly place themselves in |
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harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and property of their |
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fellow citizens; now, 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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Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe of the Nueces County Constable's |
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Office. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2171 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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