HJR268 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan BakerDavid Colston

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Lindell, Robert, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Deputy Robert Lindell as a nominee for the 2013 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution formally recognizes Deputy Robert Lindell of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office as a nominee for the 2013 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It notes his actions during a November 23, 2012 incident in which he returned fire on an armed suspect, killed the shooter, and rendered aid to injured deputies, helping protect the community. It also directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects

• Deputy Robert Lindell, who is named and honored as a nominee and who will receive a copy of the resolution.
• The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and the Alabama law enforcement community, which receive formal public recognition of Deputy Lindell's actions and the honor he is nominated for.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Deputy Robert Lindell as a nominee for the 2013 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Acknowledges his actions on November 23, 2012, including returning fire, killing the assailant, and providing first aid to injured deputies, thereby saving a fellow deputy and protecting the community.
• Directs that Deputy Lindell receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory