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AL HJR343

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors Officer Demarcus Mitchell of the Birmingham Police Department as a nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
  • Officer Mitchell has served with the Birmingham Police Department for five years and is assigned to the North Precinct.
  • On December 1, 2013, Officer Mitchell prevented a suicidal pedestrian from jumping off a bridge on I-59 at the I-65 interchange by grabbing and securing the man who had stepped over the railing.
  • Three backup officers assisted in securing both the man and Officer Mitchell as they were brought to safety.
  • Directs that Officer Mitchell receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.

Legislative Description

Mitchell, Demarcus, nominee for the 2014 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 7:20 p.m. on March 19, 2014.

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/18/2014

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