HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2002-R0335 - Resolultion Denying Parole Request - Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr. - 08/29/2002Resolution No. 2002-RO335
August 29, 2002
Item No. 95
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr., murdered Department of Public Safety
Trooper Jerry Don Davis on October 5, 1980, after Trooper Davis pulled him over
initially for a speeding violation; and,
WHEREAS: Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr., was convicted of capital murder in the
death of State Trooper Jerry Don Davis and sentenced to life in prison; and
WHEREAS: Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr., TDC # 00315957, is scheduled to have
a hearing before the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole in the near future; and
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Lubbock do firmly believe that
Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr. remains a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public
and to the citizens of Lubbock; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, hereby
requests that the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole deny the parole request of Billy
Wayne Alexander, Jr., (TDC # 00315957) as it is the opinion of the City Council that his
release would be a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the State of
Texas and of this City.
SECTION 2. THAT the City Manager, or his designee, provide a copy of this
Resolution to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole immediately upon passage.
Passed by the City Council on this 29th day of August , 2002.
McDOLAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CQJ A C .,e -e.A n2�m 02 -
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
B b Goodwin, Manager of Corporate Communications
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Donald G. Vandiver, First Assistant
Ddrse/PardonRes
August 12, 2002
City Secretary
October 16, 2002
TDCJ Parole Division
P.O. Box 13401
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
To Whom It May Concern:
P.O. Box 2000 • 1625 13th Street • Lubbock, TX 79457
(806) 775-2026 Fax: (806) 775-3983
Re: Alexander, Billy Wayne, Jr. TDC# 00315957
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, hereby requests that the Texas Board of
Pardons and Parole deny the parole request of Billy Wayne Alexander, Jr.,
(TDC # 00315957), as it is the opinion of the City Council that his release would be a
threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State of Texas and of this
City.
Please see attached copy of Resolution passed on August 29, 2002, by the City Council
of Lubbock, Texas.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Garza
City Secretary
CITY OF LUBBOCK §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
STATE OF TEXAS §
CERTIFICATE TO COPY OF PUBLIC RECORD
I hereby certify, in the performance of the functions of my office, that the
attached instrument is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2002-RO335 as
the same appears of record in my office and that said document is an official record
from the public office of the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County,
State of Texas, and is kept in said office.
I further certify that I am the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, that I have
legal custody of said record, and that I am a lawful possessor and keeper and have legal
custody of the records in said office.
In witness ' whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said office this 17th day of October, 2002.
(City Seal)
Rebecca Garza
City Secretary
City of Lubbock
Lubbock County, State of Texas