HR263 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Boothe,Corey, nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Lieutenant Corey Boothe of the Opp Police Department and designates him as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

The bill recognizes Lt. Corey Boothe as a nominee for the 2016 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It explains the actions during the July 16, 2015 incident where Boothe and Officer Youmans confronted an armed suspect to protect highway workers and a church, and they provided aid after returning fire. It also directs that Boothe receive a copy of the resolution as a sign of the Legislature's admiration.

Who It Affects

• Lieutenant Corey Boothe and the Opp Police Department (City of Opp) – recognized as a nominee for the Medal of Honor and to receive a copy of the resolution.
• Alabama residents and the law enforcement community – publicly acknowledged for courage and service, reinforcing respect for law enforcement.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Lieutenant Corey Boothe as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement for extraordinary courage.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be furnished to Boothe as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.
• References the July 16, 2015 incident in which Boothe and Officer Youmans protected highway workers and a church, faced an armed suspect, and rendered aid as the basis for the recognition.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory