HJR344 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Higgins, Henry, nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: A ceremonial House Joint Resolution recognizing Officer Henry Higgins for nomination to Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and awarding him a copy of the resolution.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes Officer Henry Higgins of the Birmingham Police Department as a nominee for the 2014 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, and describes his actions on December 1, 2013. The resolution notes that the Medal of Honor is Alabama’s highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage and that Higgins helped save a life by assisting in restraining a man at risk of jumping from a bridge onto the interstate. It states that both Houses concur in the recognition and that Higgins should receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature’s admiration; it is ceremonial and does not create new laws or powers.

Who It Affects
Officer Henry Higgins of the Birmingham Police Department, who is named as the nominee and receives a copy of the resolution.
Birmingham Police Department and the Birmingham community, which gain formal public recognition of courageous actions and may experience improved morale and public perception of safety.

Key Provisions
Commends Officer Henry Higgins as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Describes the December 1, 2013 incident on Interstate 59 where Higgins and other officers helped secure a man at risk of jumping, saving the lives of the citizen and a fellow officer.
Declares that the Medal of Honor is Alabama's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage.
Directs that Higgins receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and notes that both Houses concur in the recognition.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory