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This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the murder of Constable Sam Locke of Williamson County, Tennessee, providing a detailed historical account of his life and death. The resolution recounts how Locke, a 47-year-old law enforcement officer and prohibition agent, was killed in 1925 after working to uncover illegal alcohol operations run by the Truett family, who operated a livery stable involved in alcohol manufacturing and distribution. The document explains that Locke had been investigating corruption among county officials who were being paid to remain silent about the Truetts' illegal activities, and that John and Neely Truett ultimately conspired with a hitman named Jim Kelton to murder Locke. Despite his death, Locke's work led to significant legal consequences, including the arrest of county constables on bribery charges and the eventual prosecution of the Truetts for their illegal operations. The resolution honors Locke as a man of integrity who risked his life to enforce the law and fight corruption, ultimately seeking to recognize his important place in Williamson County's history and commemorate the 100th anniversary of his murder by presenting an official copy of the resolution to appropriately memorialize his legacy.

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