HR198 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Risner, Nick, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Sheffield Police Sergeant Nick Risner as the 2022 nominee for the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and honors his service and sacrifice.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes Nick Risner posthumously as the 2022 nominee for Alabama’s Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. It describes his service with the Sheffield Police Department since 2012, his death in the line of duty on October 2, 2021, and his previous service in the United States Army Reserve. It states that a copy of the resolution is a token of the Legislature’s high admiration and esteem.

Who It Affects

• Nick Risner's family and fellow officers, who receive recognition of his service and sacrifice
• The Alabama law enforcement community and the public who recognize and honor his sacrifice

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors late Sheffield Police Sergeant James Nicholas 'Nick' Risner as a nominee for the 2022 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Includes a biographical summary of Risner’s law enforcement service with the Sheffield Police Department since 2012 and his death in the line of duty on October 2, 2021, noting his prior Army Reserve service.
• States that the resolution is a token of high admiration and esteem and that a copy will be provided as part of the recognition.
• Affirms the House’s recognition of Risner as a worthy nominee for Alabama’s Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

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