HJR536 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: Morgan, Ricky, commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends Geneva Police Lieutenant Ricky Morgan for being nominated for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
The resolution would formally recognize and honor Lt. Ricky Morgan as a nominee for the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes his actions during the March 10, 2009 incident in Geneva and Coffee Counties, noting his courage and the risk he took to help others. It also directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as a token of admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects
Geneva Police Lieutenant Ricky Morgan – would be publicly recognized as a nominee and would receive a copy of the resolution.
Geneva Police Department and the local Genev a and Coffee Counties community – would be publicly acknowledged for the courageous actions of its officers in a high-profile incident.

Key Provisions
Recognizes and honors Geneva Police Lieutenant Ricky Morgan as a nominee for the 2010 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Describes Morgan's actions on March 10, 2009, including his participation in a high-speed pursuit and gunfire exchange that helped save lives during a deadly shooting.
Directs that Morgan receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the legislature's admiration and esteem.
States that the resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a formal commendation.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory