HJR249 Summary

• Commends Deputy Jeff Bert of the Autauga County Sheriff's Department as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, the state's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage.

• On August 13, 2015, Deputy Bert and Sergeant Steve Adams responded to an infant in distress on County Road 85 and found the child unresponsive and not breathing.

• Deputy Bert administered infant back blows causing the infant to expel water while Sergeant Adams began chest compressions; Prattville Fire Medic and Life Flight subsequently took over care.

• Recognizes Deputy Bert's immense courage, diligence, quick response, and unwavering commitment to protect and serve residents of Autauga County, with his actions credited with saving the infant's life.

• House adopted the resolution on April 12, 2016, and Senate adopted it on April 19, 2016.