HJR76 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Matt WoodsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: COMMENDING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR JAMES W. FRYE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MILITARY POLICE CORPS REGIMENT AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Summary: HJR76 is an Alabama House resolution that commends Command Sergeant Major James W. Frye for his lifelong service in the U.S. Army’s Military Police Corps and honors his awards.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the resolution formally commends and honors CSM James W. Frye for many years of service to the Military Police Corps Regiment and the United States Army. It highlights his historic roles, including being the first noncommissioned officer to serve as Provost Marshal at Mannheim, his work as Military Police School Sergeant Major, and his status as the first Regimental Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Military Police Regiment, as well as his 1992 induction into the MP Hall of Fame. It also notes his 2022 Gold Marechaussee award and explains its prestige. The resolution serves as a public tribute expressing gratitude and admiration from Alabama's Legislature.

Who It Affects
Command Sergeant Major James W. Frye – receives formal commendation and public recognition from the state.
Alabama residents and the military community, especially those connected to the Military Police Corps, who gain recognition of a local veteran and a source of civic pride.

Key Provisions
Commends and honors Command Sergeant Major James W. Frye for his many years of dedicated service to the Military Police Corps Regiment and the United States Army.
Recognizes Frye’s induction as a Gold Recipient of the Order of the Marechaussee in 2022 and describes the award as recognizing exceptional dedication, competence, and lasting impact.
acknowledges Frye’s historic leadership roles (Provost Marshal of the Mannheim Military Community, Military Police School Sergeant Major, first Regimental Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Military Police Regiment) and his 1992 induction into the Military Police Hall of Fame.
States that the Alabama Legislature adopts this resolution as a tribute with warm gratitude, admiration, and regard.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Command Sergeant Major James W. Frye, Commended