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AL HJR195

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Commends Huntsville Police Officers Jason Moore and Reynard Robinson as recipients of the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award.

  • Recognizes their extraordinary courage during a domestic dispute on April 4, 2014, when they confronted a highly volatile offender who shot Officer Moore in the face, neck, and shoulder.

  • Officer Moore returned fire despite his injuries while Officer Robinson provided cover fire to allow Moore to reach safety; the SWAT team secured the perimeter during a conflict lasting several hours that resulted in the offender's death.

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to each officer as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.

  • Adopted by the House on May 5, 2015, and the Senate on May 7, 2015.

Legislative Description

Moore, Jason and Robinson, Reynard, recipients of the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 3:06 p.m. on May 7, 2015.

5/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules5/5/2015
Rules4/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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