AL HR176

Nominates Trooper Lee Marcel Phillips of the Alabama Department of Public Safety Dothan Post for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

Recognizes Phillips for conducting a routine traffic stop on March 19, 2014, that escalated into a vehicle pursuit of suspects wanted for a murder.

Commends Phillips for returning fire after being shot in the right shoulder, neck, and face during the pursuit, striking the suspects with multiple rounds despite his injuries.

Honors Phillips for demonstrating quick thinking, diligence, and courageous determination while holding one suspect at gunpoint until assistance arrived, despite losing blood from his wounds.

Directs that Phillips receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.