HR343 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Howard SanderfordDavid Colston

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Grant, Johnny; Morgan, Josh; Bishop, Michael, commended

Summary

HR343 commends Etowah County Sheriff's Office personnel Johnny Grant, Josh Morgan, and Michael Bishop for nomination to the 2012 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement for their courageous rescue during the 2011 tornado outbreak.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Chief Johnny Grant, Investigator Josh Morgan, and Reserve Deputy Michael Bishop as nominees for the 2012 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It highlights their courageous actions during the tornado rescue as the basis for the nomination. It directs that each honoree receive a copy of this resolution as a sign of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects

• The three named individuals (Chief Johnny Grant, Investigator Josh Morgan, and Reserve Deputy Michael Bishop) who are recognized as nominees and will receive a copy of the resolution.
• The Alabama law enforcement community and the public, who are informed of the recognition and the heroic rescue efforts associated with the nomination.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors Chief Johnny Grant, Investigator Josh Morgan, and Reserve Deputy Michael Bishop as nominees for the 2012 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Directs that each honoree receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.
• Acknowledges the rescue actions during the April 2011 tornado event in which they helped free members of the Stillwell family under dangerous conditions.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory