HR209 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Evans, Anthony, commended

Summary

This is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Birmingham Police Officer Anthony Evans as a nominee for the 2022 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Officer Evans for his heroic actions during a flood rescue on October 7, 2021, where he and another officer saved a woman from a vehicle in rising waters and performed CPR until she recovered. It designates him as a nominee for Alabama's Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, the state's highest award for courage in the line of duty. The resolution notes that a copy of the resolution is a token of admiration and esteem, and serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than changing any laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• Birmingham Police Officer Anthony Evans — receives formal recognition and nomination as a Medal of Honor candidate
• The Birmingham community and Alabama law enforcement — gains public acknowledgment of bravery and may experience morale boost

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors Anthony Evans as a nominee for the 2022 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Describes the October 7, 2021 rescue where Evans and Officer Michael Burnett saved a woman from a vehicle submerged in 6-7 feet of flood water and performed CPR until a pulse was restored.
• States that a copy of the resolution is a token of high admiration and esteem from the House of Representatives.

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