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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Sheriff Matthew Nolan of the Nueces County Sheriff's |
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| 6 | 7 | | Office lost his life in the line of duty on December 22, 1864, and |
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| 7 | 8 | | his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, A five-year veteran of the sheriff's office, Sheriff |
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| 9 | 10 | | Nolan was on duty when he was approached by two armed suspects who |
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| 10 | 11 | | asked his name; after he replied, the men opened fire, killing him |
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| 11 | 12 | | instantly; at the time of his death, he was survived by his wife; |
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| 12 | 13 | | and |
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| 13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the |
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| 14 | 15 | | courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as |
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| 15 | 16 | | Sheriff Matthew Nolan, who willingly place themselves in harm's way |
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| 16 | 17 | | each day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow |
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| 17 | 18 | | citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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| 18 | 19 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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| 19 | 20 | | Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of |
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| 20 | 21 | | Sheriff Matthew Nolan of the Nueces County Sheriff's Office. |
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