HR360 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

David ColstonAlan BakerMerika Coleman

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Higgins, Henry, nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

The bill formally commends Birmingham Police Officer Henry Higgins and designates him as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes Higgins's actions during a December 1, 2013 incident at the I-59/I-65 interchange, where he helped secure a man about to jump and assisted in protecting a citizen and another officer. It states that his actions demonstrated extreme bravery and contributed to saving lives. It directs that Higgins receive a copy of this resolution as a sign of the Legislature's admiration.

Who It Affects

• Officer Henry Higgins – receives formal recognition and nomination for the 2014 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Birmingham Police Department – publicly acknowledged for Higgins's bravery and as his employer.
• Residents of Birmingham – benefit from public acknowledgment of police bravery and commitment to community 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 at the I-59/I-65 interchange where Higgins helped secure a person threatening to jump and aided in protecting a citizen and another officer.
• States that Higgins's actions demonstrated extreme bravery and contributed to safety and quality of life for Birmingham residents.
• Directs that Higgins receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration.

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