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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Constable Patrick William Feely of the Nueces County |
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Constable's Office lost his life in the line of duty on March 25, |
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1917, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, At the age of 49, Constable Feely was responding to a |
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disturbance call about a group of men driving recklessly with one |
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man on the hood of the car; a gunman was hiding in the bushes, and he |
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shot Constable Feely as he walked by; the officer was able to return |
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fire and hit the suspect, who was later arrested; sadly, his own |
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wound proved to be fatal; 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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Constable Patrick Feely, who willingly place themselves in harm's |
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way each day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow |
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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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Constable Patrick William Feely of the Nueces County Constable's |
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Office. |