84R23174 BPG-D By: Herrero 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.