HJR209 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Steve HurstRandy Wood

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston, official law enforcement memorials for officers killed in the line of duty, desig. (2012-20372)

Summary

The Alabama Legislature designated the Alabama Veterans Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston as an official memorial for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

What This Bill Does

The designation makes the park an official Alabama memorial honoring officers who died in the line of duty. It publicly recognizes and honors their sacrifices. The designation is symbolic and does not specify funding or new programs, and it was enacted and signed into law in 2012.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and their families, who are formally honored by the designation.
• The general public and visitors to the memorial, particularly in Anniston and Alabama, who will recognize the site as the official memorial for fallen officers.

Key Provisions

• Designates the Alabama Veterans Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston as an Alabama Official Memorial for Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty.
• The designation is enacted by the Legislature with concurrence of both houses; the memorial is officially recognized as the state memorial for fallen officers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation