HR210 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Wentworth, Sydney Victoria, commended

Summary

This House resolution commends Baldwin County Deputy Sydney Victoria Wentworth and designates her as a nominee for the 2022 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill officially recognizes Deputy Wentworth for extraordinary courage shown during a rescue on June 6, 2021 in the Gulf of Mexico, where she helped save three swimmers with help from the U.S. Coast Guard. The resolution notes that her partner Deputy William Smith did not survive. It says she is a worthy example of dedication by law enforcement and that a copy of the resolution is a token of high admiration. No laws are changed and no money is spent.

Who It Affects

• Deputy Sydney Victoria Wentworth: receives formal commendation and nomination.
• Alabama law enforcement community and public: gains recognition of heroism and a sense of pride in dedication and service.

Key Provisions

• Commends Baldwin County Deputy Sydney Victoria Wentworth as a nominee for the 2022 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• Describes the June 6, 2021 rescue incident in which Wentworth and Deputy William Smith aided distressed swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico; Wentworth rescued one swimmer; Smith died.
• States that the House honors her as an exemplar of courage and dedication.
• Acknowledges that a copy of the resolution is a token of high admiration and 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