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HJR 281 - Enrolled - PDF
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192504-2
By Representatives Sanderford, Rowe and Baker
RFD: Rules
First Read: 01-MAR-18
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ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution,
COMMENDING OFFICER KRIS RONEY OF THE SCOTTSBORO
POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A NOMINEE FOR THE 2018 ALABAMA
LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
WHEREAS, it is with highest commendation that we
recognize Officer Kris Roney of the Scottsboro Police
Department as a nominee for the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal
of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law
enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of
duty; and
WHEREAS, while effecting a felony robbery arrest at
the intersection of Highway 72 and Snodgrass Road on August
10, 2017, Officer Kris Roney witnessed a vehicle that was
traveling west on Highway 72 leave the roadway, crash into an
embankment, and partially overturn; he asked Officer Tyler
McLemore, a police trainee assigned to him, to keep the felony
prisoner secure, and he and Lieutenant McGhee drove their
patrol cars a short distance, exited their vehicles, and ran
toward the flame engulfed vehicle; while Lieutenant McGhee
warded off the fire with a fire extinguisher and searched for
occupants inside the vehicle, Officer Roney climbed into the
overturned vehicle's broken sunroof and located the driver,
Jennifer Nicole Brownfield, 39, of Scottsboro, Alabama;
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Officer Roney ensured there was no one else inside the vehicle
before coaxing Ms. Brownfield to stand, grabbing her from
under her arms, and pulling her out of the burning vehicle;
Officer Roney carried Ms. Brownfield to a safe distance so she
would not incur harm in case the vehicle should explode; and
WHEREAS, placed in a life-threatening situation and
without a moment's hesitation, Officer Kris Roney placed
himself in the line of peril and saved a life; for his
meritorious actions, Officer Roney received the Scottsboro
Police Department Life Saving Certificate; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kris Roney demonstrated immense
courage, diligence, and quick response in a life-threatening
situation; his loyalty and unwavering commitment to protect
and serve the residents of Scottsboro were evidenced through
his willingness to make the quick and proper response in order
to protect the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kris Roney epitomizes the qualities
of those who serve and protect, and he is truly deserving of
this distinguished nomination for the Legislative Medal of
Honor for Law Enforcement; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we hereby recognize and honor
Officer Kris Roney of the Scottsboro Police Department as a
nominee for the 2018 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law
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Enforcement and direct that he receive a copy of this
resolution as evidence of our admiration and esteem.
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
House of Representatives
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in
and was adopted by the House 06-MAR-18.
Jeff Woodard
Clerk
Senate 13-MAR-18 Adopted