HR174 Summary

• Commends Officer R.F. Hubbard of the Montgomery Police Department as a nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, the state's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.

• On October 5, 2014, Officer Hubbard responded to a theft in progress at a Walmart located at 3801 Eastern Boulevard and attempted to apprehend a suspect who resisted arrest and drew a handgun.

• Officer Hubbard was shot multiple times, sustaining injuries to his right forearm, right shoulder, and neck, but continued standing in the line of fire to protect customers and maintain the suspect's focus away from the public.

• Despite his injuries, Officer Hubbard retreated to warn customers and employees of the danger and directed them to seek cover, demonstrating immense courage and commitment to protecting the residents of Montgomery.

• The House of Representatives directs that Officer Hubbard receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.