HJR533 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Demetrius C. Newton
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Alan Baker Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Waddell, Wayne, commended
Summary: This concurrent resolution commends Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Wayne Waddell and nominates him for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally recognizes Deputy Wayne Waddell for his heroism in 2009 and nominates him for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement—the state's top award for courage in the line of duty. It describes his actions during a vehicle crash near the Sipsey Valley River, where he entered frigid water to search for a missing three-year-old, brought the child to shore, and helped with CPR alongside first responders. It directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as a token of admiration, and notes that the resolution is adopted by both houses of the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Wayne Waddell, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy — recognized and named a nominee for the Medal of Honor and to receive a copy of the resolution.
The Alabama law enforcement community and the public — formal recognition of bravery, serving as an example of courage and dedication.

Key Provisions
Commends Wayne Waddell as a nominee for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Designates the Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement as Alabama's highest award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.
Directs that Waddell receive a copy of the resolution.
Notes the resolution has been adopted by both the House and Senate.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory