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AL HJR537

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Demetrius Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • Nominates Deputy John McLain of the Mobile County Sheriff's Department for the 2010 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
  • Recognizes McLain's actions on April 26, 2009, when he participated in a high-speed pursuit of a fugitive suspected in the April 25 murder of three people in Baldwin County.
  • Details that during the Interstate 10 pursuit, the fugitive fired repeatedly at the deputies' vehicle with a Bushmaster WM-15 assault rifle; Deputy McLain returned fire while Reserve Deputy John Cassidy maintained pursuit.
  • Commends McLain as an exemplar of dedicated law enforcement professionals who provide prompt and professional response during times of crisis.
  • Directs that McLain receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the legislature's admiration and esteem.

Legislative Description

McLain, 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

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