HR219 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Russell BedsoleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Deputy Brad Bush, 2025 Legislative Medal of Honor recipient, commended

Summary

HR219 commends Deputy Brad Bush as the 2025 recipient of Alabama's Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Deputy Brad Bush for extraordinary courage in the line of duty and awards him the 2025 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement. The resolution dedicates the recognition to him with gratitude, admiration, and esteem. It notes the February 17, 2024 incident in Shelby County where he helped subdue a handgun-wielding suspect and potentially saved a fellow deputy, and it does not change any laws or impose new requirements.

Who It Affects

• Deputy Brad Bush—named recipient and honoree of the 2025 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
• The Alabama law enforcement community and Shelby County Sheriff's Office—public recognition and morale boost from the commendation.

Key Provisions

• Recognition of Deputy Brad Bush as the recipient of the 2025 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award.
• Dedication of the resolution to Deputy Bush with expressions of gratitude, admiration, and esteem.
• Description of the incident on February 17, 2024, in which Deputy Bush restrained a suspect attempting to draw a handgun, potentially saving another deputy's life.

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Subjects

Resolutions