HR215 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Smith, Lacy M., commended

Summary

HR215 is a House resolution commending Dr. Lacy M. Smith for lifesaving actions and rapid response during a crisis at the Mercedes Half-Marathon.

What This Bill Does

The resolution recognizes Dr. Lacy M. Smith for her lifesaving expertise and quick actions during an emergency in Birmingham on February 16, 2014. It notes that she administered CPR for nearly five minutes after finding the runner had no carotid pulse. It expresses admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for her future endeavors. It is a ceremonial recognition and does not change existing laws.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Lacy M. Smith — receives formal commendation for her lifesaving actions and professional conduct.
• Alabama public and medical community — benefits from public acknowledgment of exemplary emergency response and may be encouraged by her example.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House commends Dr. Lacy M. Smith for lifesaving expertise and rapid response in the Mercedes Half-Marathon crisis.
• Provision 2: The resolution expresses admiration and appreciation and wishes her well in all future endeavors.

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