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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the |
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Nueces County Sheriff's Office lost his life in the line of duty on |
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October 16, 1932, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be |
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forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Downs was working at a dance when he |
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confronted an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance; the |
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deputy walked away after talking to him, and the man shot him with a |
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handgun, wounding him fatally; 23 years old at the time of his |
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passing, Deputy Sheriff Downs was survived by his wife; 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 Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr., who willingly place |
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themselves in harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and |
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property of their 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 Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the Nueces County |
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Sheriff's Office. |