HJR217 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Holley, Jace, nominee for Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Coffee County Sheriff's Deputy Jace Holley for receiving the 2019 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution formally recognizes Deputy Jace Holley for extraordinary bravery during a 2018 crash, where he rescued three children from a burning van. It notes that the Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement is Alabama's highest award for courage in the line of duty. It directs that Deputy Holley receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem. This is ceremonial recognition by both houses of the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Coffee County Sheriff's Deputy Jace Holley – recognized as the recipient of the 2019 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Residents of Coffee County and Alabama's law enforcement community – informed of the recognition and the example of bravery.

Key Provisions
Recognizes Jace Holley as the recipient of the 2019 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement honor for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.
Directs that Deputy Holley receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.
States that the resolution was adopted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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