Bill Text: TX HR2173 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Paying tribute to the life of Sheriff Matthew Nolan of the Nueces County Sheriff's Office.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-24 - Reported enrolled [HR2173 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR2173-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2173 |
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WHEREAS, Sheriff Matthew Nolan of the Nueces County Sheriff's | ||
Office lost his life in the line of duty on December 22, 1864, and | ||
his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and | ||
WHEREAS, A five-year veteran of the sheriff's office, Sheriff | ||
Nolan was on duty when he was approached by two armed suspects who | ||
asked his name; after he replied, the men opened fire, killing him | ||
instantly; at the time of his death, he was survived by his wife; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the | ||
courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as | ||
Sheriff Matthew Nolan, 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 | ||
Sheriff Matthew Nolan of the Nueces County Sheriff's Office. | ||
Herrero | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2173 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||