HJR307 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Livingston, Miles; Hall, Byron; Jackson, Timothy; Southwood, Cody; Harris, John; and Lieutenant Ward, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: A ceremonial House Joint Resolution recognizing and commending Decatur Police Department officers as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes Officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, and Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward as nominees for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes their actions during an early-morning apartment fire and honors their courage and quick response. It directs that each officer receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration, and it does not change any laws or provide funding.

Who It Affects
Named officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward are recognized as nominees and will receive a copy of the resolution.
The Decatur Police Department and the local community gain public recognition of the officers' courageous actions and the department's service.

Key Provisions
Commends Officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward of the Decatur Police Department as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Directs that each officer receive a copy of this 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