HJR308 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Sarvaunt, Corey and Mitchell, Jonathan, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution commends Vestavia Hills Police Department officers Corey Sarvaunt and Jonathan Mitchell for nomination to the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, in recognition of their actions during a 2016 apartment fire.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the resolution publicly recognizes and honors Officers Sarvaunt and Mitchell for their courage during a January 14, 2016 apartment fire, including evacuating residents, rescuing a child, and helping to rescue a family of five with the aid of two firefighters. It designates them as nominees for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It also directs that they receive a copy of the resolution as a token of admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects
Officers Corey Sarvaunt and Jonathan Mitchell — publicly recognized and nominated for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
The Vestavia Hills community (including the Vestavia Hills Police Department and local residents) — receives formal recognition and honor from the state legislature.

Key Provisions
Commends Officers Corey Sarvaunt and Jonathan Mitchell as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Describes the January 14, 2016 apartment fire actions—evacuations, saving a child, and rescuing a family of five with help from two firefighters by cutting a hole in a masonry wall.
Directs that the officers receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of admiration and esteem.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory