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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Constable Carl M. Bisbee of the Nueces County |
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Constable's Office lost his life in the line of duty on July 6, |
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1925, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, An officer with three years of experience in the |
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department, Constable Bisbee was attempting to arrest a group of |
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men alongside his partner, Deputy Constable R. R. Bledsoe, when the |
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suspects drew handguns and fatally shot both constables; at the |
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time of his death, he 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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Constable Carl Bisbee, who willingly place themselves in harm's way |
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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 Carl M. Bisbee of the Nueces County Constable's Office. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2181 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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