HR291 Alabama 2017 Session

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 commends and recognizes Birmingham Police Department officers named as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and provides that they receive a copy of the resolution.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes and honors a list of Birmingham Police Department officers as nominees for the 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It directs that each officer receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem. It highlights the officers' actions during an April 14, 2017 rescue of two girls from a collapsed residence as an example of extraordinary courage and the department's high standards.

Who It Affects

• Named Birmingham Police Department officers listed in the bill are recognized and honored as nominees.
• The Birmingham Police Department and the Birmingham community receive public recognition of bravery, which may affect morale and public trust.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors the listed officers as nominees for the 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Directs that each officer receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of admiration and esteem.
• Describes the officers' actions during the April 14, 2017 rescue of two girls from a collapsed residence as an example of extraordinary courage and the department's high standards.

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