H.R. No. 2171

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe of the Nueces County
	Constable's Office lost his life in the line of duty on July 5,
	1925, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, At the age of 32, Deputy Constable Bledsoe had been
	employed by the agency for just seven months when he and another
	constable stopped to question four men they observed drinking in
	public; they were attempting to place the offenders under arrest
	when the men pulled out handguns and opened fire, killing both
	officers; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the
	courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as
	Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe, 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 Constable R. R. Bledsoe of the Nueces County Constable's
	Office.
	Herrero
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2171 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House