HR295 Alabama 2017 Session

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

The bill is a House resolution that commends several Decatur Police Department officers as nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would recognize Officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward as nominees for the 2017 Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It highlights their actions during a March 5 apartment fire—evacuating residents, entering burning units, and rescuing people—to illustrate their courage and dedication. It directs that each officer receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects

• The named officers (Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, Cody Southwood, John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward) and their Decatur Police Department, who are honored and will receive a copy of the resolution.
• The Decatur community, which benefits from public recognition of the police department's service and bravery.

Key Provisions

• Recognize and honor Officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward as nominees for the 2017 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Direct that these officers receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of 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