HR272 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

First Responders Appreciation Day, September 27, 2015, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes September 27, 2015 as Alabama First Responders Appreciation Day and invites people to honor first responders.

What This Bill Does

It designates a specific day to appreciate first responders and urges all Alabama residents to remember their sacrifices and express thanks on that date. It is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• First responders in Alabama (police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel) are recognized and honored on this specific day.
• Alabama residents and communities are encouraged to remember and thank first responders on that date.

Key Provisions

• Designates September 27, 2015 as Alabama First Responders Appreciation Day.
• Encourages all Alabama citizens to remember the sacrifices of first responders and express thanks on that date.
• Includes preamble context noting the dangers faced by first responders and casualty numbers, including more than 20,000 nationwide deaths, over 522 in Alabama, and 24 firefighters in Alabama as of November 2014.

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, Legislative