HR278 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

David ColstonAlan Baker

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Blackwell, Tony Wayne, nominee for the 2013 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

HR278 commends Deputy Tony Wayne Blackwell for his nomination to the 2013 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Deputy Tony Wayne Blackwell of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office as a nominee for the 2013 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It notes his service in multiple roles since 2007 and highlights the June 8, 2012 incident where he used deadly force to protect others and then provided aid. It directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects

• Deputy Tony Wayne Blackwell, who is officially recognized as a nominee and will receive a copy of the resolution.
• DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the Alabama law enforcement community, which receive public acknowledgment of Deputy Blackwell's courageous service.

Key Provisions

• Recognize and commend Deputy Tony Wayne Blackwell as a nominee for the 2013 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Direct that Deputy Blackwell receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem, acknowledging his service and the June 8, 2012 incident.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory