HJR313 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Toland, Larry; Davis, Zackary; Sanders, Pat; and Adams, Clarence, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: House Joint Resolution HJR313 commends four Alabama police officers for their bravery and names them as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
The bill recognizes Sergeant Larry Toland, Officer Zackary Davis, Corporal Pat Sanders of the Mobile Police Department, and Officer Clarence Adams of the Prichard Police Department as nominees for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes their actions during an undercover operation on April 1, 2016, where they faced gunfire, protected a wounded colleague, and prevented further harm. It directs that each named officer receive a copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment.

Who It Affects
Named officers and their respective police departments receive formal recognition and copies of the resolution.
Residents of Mobile and Prichard, Alabama, and the broader Alabama law enforcement community are provided public acknowledgment of these officers' courage and commitment to protect and serve.

Key Provisions
Commends Sergeant Larry Toland, Officer Zackary Davis, Corporal Pat Sanders, and Officer Clarence Adams as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Describes the April 1, 2016 undercover operation in which they defended others during a confrontation with a suspect and protected a wounded colleague.
Directs that each named officer receive a copy of the resolution.
Adopted and signed by both houses of the Alabama Legislature as a ceremonial commendation.

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