HR72 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Woods, Richard Glenn, death mourned

Summary

HR72 is a ceremonial House resolution that mourns and honors the life and service of Lieutenant Richard Glenn Woods and extends condolences to his family and community.

What This Bill Does

It acknowledges the death of Lieutenant Richard Glenn Woods and offers a formal tribute to his life and public service. It describes his 20-year law enforcement career, including roles with the Pell City Police Department and Riverside Police Department, and notes his many certifications and specialized duties. It also lists several honors he received and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, other relatives, and friends. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgment by the Alabama House of Representatives of his contributions to the state and community.

Who It Affects

• Lieutenant Woods' immediate survivors and family (wife, children, father, sisters, brother, and other relatives) who receive public recognition and condolences in the resolution
• The Alabama community and law enforcement colleagues and residents who read or hear about the formal tribute recognizing his life and service

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death and offers the House's highest tribute to Lieutenant Woods' life and legacy
• Acknowledges his 20-year career in law enforcement and service with the Pell City Police Department and Riverside Police Department, including roles such as SWAT officer, Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor, Diver, Interdiction Officer, and K-9 Handler, and his certifications in Lidar, handheld chemical spray, TRUNARC use, and meth lab cleanup
• Notes the honors he received (eg, Officer of the Year Award and other awards) and the state's gratitude for his commitment to saving lives and upholding justice
• Expresses heartfelt sympathy to his survivors and states that the resolution is a public tribute by the Alabama House

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence