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In 1971, the Texas legislature passed a resolution without any prior research to recognize Albert DeSalvo, the Boston Strangler, for his contributions to population control. Representative Tom Moore Jr. proposed the bill to demonstrate their lack of due diligence in passing legislation.

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In 1971, the Texas legislature passed a resolution without any prior research to recognize Albert DeSalvo, the “Boston Strangler,” for his contributions to population control. Representative Tom Moore Jr. proposed the bill to demonstrate their lack of due diligence in passing legislation.

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