HR18 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry StarnesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS CHARLIE DERAMUS FOR OVER 26 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.

Summary

HR18 honors Sergeant First Class Charlie Deramus for over 26 years of dedicated service in the United States military and offers best wishes on retirement.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would officially recognize SFC Charlie Deramus for his military service, noting his leadership roles and his 2015 promotion. It highlights his deployments with the 1-131st Aviation Regiment during Iraqi Freedom (2006) and New Dawn (2011), including his duties as Senior Mechanic and Cargo NCOIC for the C-23 (MTS). It also mentions his mentoring of soldiers and accountability for over $600,000 in equipment, along with his awards. The resolution expresses gratitude and extends sincere best wishes for his retirement.

Who It Affects

• Sergeant First Class Charlie Deramus – receives formal recognition and a public tribute for over 26 years of military service.
• Alabama community and public – gains a ceremonial acknowledgment of national service and a role-model example from the state House.

Key Provisions

• Officially honor and recognize SFC Charlie Deramus for over 26 years of service in the U.S. military.
• Acknowledge his leadership roles, including Maintenance Control Sergeant for the 1,103rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, and his 2015 promotion to SFC.
• Note his deployments: March 2006 with 1-131st Aviation Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom; June 2011 during Operation New Dawn as Senior Mechanic and Cargo NCOIC for the C-23 (MTS).
• Express gratitude and best wishes for continued happiness and success in retirement.

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

Subjects

Sergeant First Class Charlie Deramus, Honored