HJR965 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Randy Hinshaw Butch Taylor Mac McCutcheon Mike Ball Howard Sanderford Phil Williams
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Reyes, Henry J., commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends Chief Henry J. Reyes of the Huntsville Police Department for more than 30 years of dedicated service and retirement.
What This Bill Does
The resolution publicly honors Chief Reyes and offers the Legislature's highest tribute. It outlines his career from starting as a Police Officer in 1979 to becoming Police Chief in February 2007. It also highlights major accomplishments, such as leading a department of 419 sworn officers and 209 staff, reducing traffic fatalities by 47% and traffic crashes by 33% through the Traffic Crash Reduction Program, implementing technology upgrades, achieving reaccreditation by CALEA, and expanding Community Policing. It notes his military service, education, and community involvement as part of recognizing his contributions to public safety.

Who It Affects
Chief Henry J. Reyes — receives formal recognition and commending from the Alabama Legislature upon retirement.
Huntsville Police Department and the Huntsville/Madison County community — acknowledged for leadership and improvements in public safety and police operations.

Key Provisions
Commends Chief Henry J. Reyes for more than 30 years of service with the Huntsville Police Department and for his retirement.
Recognizes his leadership as Police Chief since February 2007 and his prior roles within the department.
Acknowledges notable accomplishments under his tenure, including reductions in traffic fatalities by 47% and traffic crashes by 33% through the Traffic Crash Reduction Program.
Notes technology upgrades implemented under his leadership (digital in-car camera system, automated traffic citation system, automated crash reporting system) and reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Commends his expansion of Community Policing and neighborhood initiatives, and his military service and educational credentials.
States that the resolution is offered in highest tribute and appreciation to him as he begins retirement.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory