H.R. No. 2175
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the
  Nueces County Sheriff's Office lost his life in the line of duty on
  October 16, 1932, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be
  forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Downs was working at a dance when he
  confronted an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance; the
  deputy walked away after talking to him, and the man shot him with a
  handgun, wounding him fatally; 23 years old at the time of his
  passing, Deputy Sheriff Downs was survived by his wife; and
         WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the
  courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as
  Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr., who willingly place
  themselves in harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and
  property of their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of
  Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the Nueces County
  Sheriff's Office.
 
  Herrero
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2175 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House