HR272 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Brown, Joey, nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Summary

HR272 formally commends Officer Joey Brown for receiving the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Officer Joey Brown of the Orange Beach Police Department for his courageous actions on June 20, 2015, in rescuing passengers from a stranded vessel in dangerous conditions. It states that he earned Alabama's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty. It directs that he receive a copy of this resolution as a token of the Legislature's admiration.

Who It Affects

• Officer Joey Brown — receives formal recognition and a copy of the resolution.
• Orange Beach community and Alabama residents — public acknowledgment of a local officer's bravery, reflecting positively on local law enforcement.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Recognition of Officer Joey Brown as the recipient of the 2016 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and description of his heroic actions.
• Provision 2: Directs that Officer Brown be given a copy of the resolution 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