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HJR381 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Hudson, S.R., nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary

A ceremonial House Joint Resolution commends Sergeant S.R. Hudson of the Montgomery Police Department as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

The bill would formally recognize Sergeant S.R. Hudson as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes the actions of Hudson and his fellow officers during the August 12, 2013 incident, highlighting their courage and life-saving effort. It directs that Hudson receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration.

Who It Affects
  • Sergeant S.R. Hudson (individual) would be formally recognized and receive a copy of the resolution.
  • Montgomery Police Department and the Alabama law-enforcement community would gain official statewide recognition, potentially boosting morale and public esteem.
Key Provisions
  • Recognizes Sergeant S.R. Hudson as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
  • Describes the August 12, 2013 incident in which Hudson and other officers intervened to save a man during a suicide attempt.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Hudson as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.
  • States that the resolution was adopted with concurrence of both the House and Senate.
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

Bill Actions

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Delivered to Secretary of State at 1:54 p.m. on March 20, 2014.

H

Assigned Act No. 2014-257.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Sanderford motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature