HJR311 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: House Joint Resolution commends Officer Zack Tutten of the Lincoln Police Department as a nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
The resolution recognizes Officer Zack Tutten for extraordinary courage in the line of duty and details his actions during a May 28, 2016 incident. It designates him as a nominee for Alabama's highest law enforcement honor for 2017 and directs that he receive a copy of the resolution as a sign of admiration and esteem. The action is ceremonial and does not change any laws or create new obligations.

Who It Affects
Officer Zack Tutten – recognized as a nominee for the 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor and to receive a copy of the resolution.
Residents of Lincoln, Alabama and the Lincoln Police Department – receive formal recognition for Tutten's courage and service, reflecting positively on the local law enforcement community.

Key Provisions
Commends Officer Zack Tutten as a nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
recounts Tutten's May 28, 2016 actions protecting multiple people during a dangerous incident and stopping the suspect.
Directs that Tutten receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.
States that the resolution is passed by both the House and Senate and is a ceremonial recognition.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory