HJR118 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tracy EstesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Zach Booth, commending
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth for his heroic and lifesaving actions during a house fire on February 27, 2024.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes and honors Officer Booth for risking his life to save others during a fire. The resolution notes that he woke sleeping residents, entered the burning home, and helped the 72-year-old homeowner escape unharmed, while the homeowner's granddaughter and her friend exited safely. It expresses the Legislature's highest tribute and admiration and offers best wishes for Booth's future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Officer Zach Booth: receives formal commendation and public recognition from Alabama's Legislature
Residents of Hackleburg and the 72-year-old homeowner's family: their lives were saved and their rescue is acknowledged; the Hackleburg community benefits from public recognition of the act

Key Provisions
Commends Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth for heroic and lifesaving actions on February 27, 2024.
Describes Booth's actions: waking sleeping residents, entering the burning home, and bringing the homeowner to safety in a wheelchair, with others exiting safely.
States that the resolution is offered in highest tribute and admiration and expresses sincere best wishes for Booth's future endeavors.

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