HR207 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Burnett, Michael, commended

Summary

The bill commends Birmingham Police Officer Michael Burnett and designates him as a nominee for the 2022 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

It approves a resolution recognizing Officer Burnett for his heroism during a flood rescue on October 7, 2021, where he and another officer saved a person from a vehicle in rising flood waters and performed CPR until the person regained a pulse. The resolution publicly honors him as a symbol of admiration and esteem. It designates Burnett as a nominee for Alabama's 2022 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

Who It Affects

• Birmingham Police Officer Michael Burnett — receives formal recognition and nomination
• Birmingham community and Alabama law enforcement — public acknowledgment of heroic service and potential impact on morale and respect for officers

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors Michael Burnett as a nominee for the 2022 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement
• Describes the October 7, 2021 rescue where Burnett and Officer Evans saved a woman from a vehicle submerged in floodwaters and performed CPR until revival
• Declares the recognition a token of high admiration and esteem and states that a copy of the resolution is a token of that esteem

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