HR258 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Sharpley, Larry, nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

HR258 is a House resolution commending Decatur Police Officer Larry Sharpley for his nomination to the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and directing that he receive a copy of the resolution.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally recognizes Officer Larry Sharpley as a nominee for the 2016 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes his actions during a May 23, 2015 incident in which he and other officers rescued a driver from Flint Creek, risking their own safety. It states he demonstrated courage and quick response and is worthy of the nomination, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be given to him as public acknowledgment.

Who It Affects

• Officer Larry Sharpley — formally recognized as a nominee for the Medal of Honor and to receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of admiration.
• The City of Decatur / Decatur Police Department and local residents — public acknowledgment of the officer's courage reflecting on the department and community.

Key Provisions

• Commends Officer Larry Sharpley as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Describes the May 23, 2015 rescue of driver Shane Edge from Flint Creek, noting Sharpley and other officers broke the windshield and saved the driver's life while risking their own safety.
• States that Sharpley demonstrated courage, diligence, and quick response and is deserving of the nomination and the Medal of Honor.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Sharpley as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.

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