HJR303 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: The bill formally commends Birmingham Police Department officers as nominees for Alabama's 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, citing their rescue during a roof-collapse incident.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes 11 named officers as nominees for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes their actions on April 14, 2017, including rescuing two girls from a residence that partially collapsed. It directs that each officer receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects
The named Birmingham Police Department officers (Wytasha Carter, Wallace Russell, Shaun Deane, Thomas Lucas, John Swinney, Marlon Tolliver, Stephen Moore, Frederick Wesley, Frank Alexander, Vonric Slaughter, and Paul Irwin) who are recognized as nominees and will receive a copy of the resolution.
The Birmingham Police Department and the broader Alabama community, which recognize and are reminded of the officers' courageous actions and the department's commitment to protecting citizens.

Key Provisions
Commends Officers Wytasha Carter, Wallace Russell, Shaun Deane, Thomas Lucas, John Swinney, Marlon Tolliver, Stephen Moore, Frederick Wesley, Frank Alexander, Vonric Slaughter, and Paul Irwin as nominees for the 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Directs that each named officer receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.
Describes the April 14, 2017 rescue incident at a residence with a collapsed roof where the officers helped save two young girls.
Conveys ceremonial recognition by both houses of the Alabama Legislature of these officers' bravery and service.

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