HR157 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chris EnglandAlan HarperBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Sexton, Edmund M., Sr., commended

Summary

A House resolution commending Sheriff Edmund M. Sexton, Sr., for his long public service in Alabama and noting his upcoming role as head of the Homeland Security Division for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

What This Bill Does

Publicly recognizes and commends Sheriff Edmund M. Sexton, Sr. for more than 30 years of law enforcement work in Tuscaloosa County. It highlights his accomplishments, including Amber Alert implementation, regional mutual aid responder teams, community policing efforts, and modernization of the department. It also notes his upcoming position as head of the Homeland Security Division with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and offers best wishes for his future.

Who It Affects

• Sheriff Edmund M. Sexton, Sr. – receives formal commendation and acknowledgment of his service and upcoming career move.
• Tuscaloosa County and the Alabama law enforcement community – publicly recognized for strong leadership and notable public safety initiatives, serving as a model for others.

Key Provisions

• Commends Sheriff Edmund M. Sexton, Sr. for more than 30 years of service and achievements in Alabama law enforcement.
• Recognizes improvements under his leadership, including modernization of facilities and techniques, Amber Alert implementation, and mutual aid regional first responder teams.
• Acknowledges his community policing programs, school and business partnerships, and the new paramedic program.
• Expresses admiration and best wishes as he assumes the new position as head of the Homeland Security Division for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and notes his national-recognition credentials.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory