HJR428 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Howard SanderfordDavid Colston

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Bagby, Christopher, commended

Summary

Alabama lawmakers formally commend Gulf Shores Police Officer Christopher Bagby as the 2011 recipient of the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

The resolution recognizes Officer Bagby for extraordinary courage during a 2010 incident where he rescued victims from a burning car. It describes his heroic actions, notes his service since 2006 and his prior military service, and directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the legislature's admiration.

Who It Affects

• Christopher Bagby, the recipient who is publicly honored
• The Alabama law enforcement community and the public, who learn of the honor through the resolution

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Christopher Bagby as the recipient of the 2011 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement (Alabama's highest law enforcement award).
• Details Bagby's actions on August 13, 2010, including rescuing a severely burned victim and attempting a second rescue before a gas tank explosion.
• Directs that Bagby receive a copy of the resolution as a token of admiration and esteem.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory