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