HJR50 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark GidleyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING EIGHTH GRADER, ALEXIS COLVARD, FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE TO A FELLOW STUDENT.

Summary

A joint resolution that formally commends eighth grader Alexis Colvard for providing emergency medical care to a fellow student and dedicates the resolution to her.

What This Bill Does

The bill would publicly recognize Alexis Colvard for her quick, life-saving actions during a medical emergency on a school bus. It dedicates the resolution to her with gratitude and admiration. This is a ceremonial act and does not create new laws, duties, or policy changes.

Who It Affects

• Alexis Colvard: receives an official statewide commendation and a dedicated resolution in her honor.
• the fellow student who required care (and their family) and Alabama’s school community: affected by the recognition of the emergency response and the example it sets for students and staff.

Key Provisions

• Commends eighth grader Alexis Colvard for providing emergency medical care to a fellow student on February 21, 2023, during a school bus ride home.
• Dedicates the resolution to Alexis Colvard with utmost gratitude, admiration, and regard.

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

Subjects

Alexis Colvard, Commended