HJR171 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Reed IngramRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Thrasher, David, commended

Summary

HJR171 is a House Joint Resolution that commends Dr. David Thrasher for outstanding professional achievement and his COVID-19 response in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it formally recognizes Dr. David Thrasher, a pulmonologist and Director of Respiratory Therapy at Jackson Hospital, for his leadership and service during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes his roles in treating patients, promoting preventive measures, donating PPE, sharing accurate information, and administering monoclonal antibody therapy that helped reduce hospital strain. The resolution also expresses best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Dr. David Thrasher – receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
• Alabama residents and the medical community – benefit from public acknowledgment of medical leadership and pandemic response efforts.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. David Thrasher for outstanding professional achievement.
• Recognizes his positions as a board-certified pulmonologist and Director of Respiratory Therapy at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery.
• Acknowledges his COVID-19 contributions, including public information efforts, PPE donation, and introduction of monoclonal antibody treatments that treated over 1,000 patients.
• Expresses sincere best wishes for Dr. Thrasher's future endeavors.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory