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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Deputy Constable Patrick Stephen Runyon of the |
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Nueces County Constable's Office lost his life in the line of duty |
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on February 7, 1981, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be |
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forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, A 32-year-old member of the department, Deputy |
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Runyon was fatally shot while responding to a misdemeanor criminal |
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mischief call at a residence; at the time of his death, he was |
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survived by his wife, child, parents, and eight siblings; 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 Patrick Runyon, 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 Patrick Stephen Runyon of the Nueces County |
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Constable's Office. |