HJR371 Summary

• Commends Mark Hudson for over 31 years of dedicated service to the Huntsville Police Department upon his retirement.

• Hudson served in every rank with the department, including patrol officer, investigator, sergeant, and various commander positions, and was appointed Interim Police Chief in June 2010 after 13+ years as Major and Deputy Chief.

• Hudson holds a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Athens State University, a Master of Science in Justice and Public Safety Administration from Auburn University in Montgomery, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

• During his tenure, Hudson was instrumental in the department's original Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, established task forces to reduce robberies and burglaries, created the first citizen's police advisory committee, and unveiled the Fallen Officer's Memorial.

• Adopted by the House on April 12, 2012 and the Senate on April 19, 2012.