House Joint Resolution 15 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht, recognized

Summary

A House Joint Resolution recognizing Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award and for his service as a school resource officer.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would formally commend Officer Richard Knecht for his leadership in school safety and his more than eight years as Mountain Brook High School's SRO. It also highlights his statewide TAASRO leadership and the Mountain Brook Police Department's 2023 SRO Team Award, and notes his Autism Awareness patch project to support the Autism Society of Alabama. The resolution is ceremonial and expresses gratitude and best wishes from the Alabama Legislature to him and his family.

Who It Affects

• Officer Richard Knecht and his family — receive formal commendation and public recognition.
• The Mountain Brook community, including Mountain Brook High School students and staff and Mountain Brook Police Department members — publicly acknowledged for safety leadership and autism awareness efforts.

Key Provisions

• Commends Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award and for more than eight years of service as the MBHS School Resource Officer.
• Conveys the Alabama Legislature's gratitude, respect, and best wishes, and acknowledges Knecht's Autism Awareness patch project and fundraising for the Autism Society of Alabama.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions