HJR343 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan BakerDavid Colston

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Mitchell, Demarcus, nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Officer Demarcus Mitchell for nomination to the 2014 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would formally recognize Officer Demarcus Mitchell of the Birmingham Police Department as a nominee for the 2014 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award. It notes his actions on December 1, 2013, when he helped save a man from jumping from a bridge, and directs that he receive a copy of this resolution as a symbol of the Legislature's admiration. The resolution is adopted with concurrence of both the House and Senate.

Who It Affects

• Officer Demarcus Mitchell (Birmingham Police Department) is recognized as a nominee and recipient of a formal resolution.
• The Birmingham Police Department and the Alabama public, who see formal recognition of bravery from the Legislature.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Officer Demarcus Mitchell as a nominee for the 2014 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and describes his heroic actions.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Mitchell and that the resolution be adopted by both the House and Senate.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory