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AL HJR525
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Demetrius Newton
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Reserve Deputy John Cassidy of the Mobile County Sheriff's Department as a nominee for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, the state's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty
- On April 26, 2009, Deputy Cassidy participated in a high-speed pursuit of a fugitive suspected in the April 25 murder of three people in Baldwin County
- During the pursuit onto Interstate 10 at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Hamilton Boulevard, the fugitive fired repeatedly at the deputies with a Bushmaster WM-15 assault rifle while Deputy Cassidy maintained pursuit and Deputy John McLain returned fire
- The fugitive was shot and killed when the fleeing vehicle discontinued travel
- Direct that Deputy Cassidy receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the Legislature's admiration and esteem
Legislative Description
Cassidy, John, commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 5:15 p.m. on March 23, 2010.
3/23/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules3/11/2010
Rules3/4/2010
Full Bill Text
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