HR261 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Sheriff Matthew Wade, commended

Summary

HR261 is a House resolution recognizing and commending Sheriff Matthew Wade on his years of service and retirement.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution publicly honors Sheriff Wade for his career in Calhoun County, notes his leadership and retirement, and expresses the Legislature's gratitude. It highlights his notable achievements, such as progressing from corrections to sheriff, earning the FBI National Academy and Homeland Security Leadership Institute, and his role as President of the Alabama Sheriffs Association. It serves as a ceremonial token of appreciation from the House.

Who It Affects

• Sheriff Matthew Wade, who would receive formal commendation and recognition upon retirement.
• Calhoun County residents and the Alabama law enforcement community, who are acknowledged for Wade's leadership and service and for the public acknowledgement of his career.

Key Provisions

• Expresses highest honors and commendations to Sheriff Matthew Wade for distinguished service as Sheriff of Calhoun County and for his many years of exemplary law enforcement service, as he retires.
• Recognizes Wade's career milestones (including his Army Reserve service, progression from correctional officer to Sheriff, FBI National Academy graduation, DHS Leadership Academy completion, and leadership as President of the Alabama Sheriffs Association) and states the resolution is a token of gratitude and high regard as he retires and pursues new 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