H.R. No. 2175

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the
	Nueces County Sheriff's Office lost his life in the line of duty on
	October 16, 1932, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be
	forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Downs was working at a dance when he
	confronted an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance; the
	deputy walked away after talking to him, and the man shot him with a
	handgun, wounding him fatally; 23 years old at the time of his
	passing, Deputy Sheriff Downs was survived by his wife; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the
	courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as
	Deputy Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr., 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 Sheriff Alexander Stevens Downs Jr. of the Nueces County
	Sheriff's Office.
	Herrero
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2175 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House