HJR252 Summary

• Commends Deputy Stephen Thomas of the Cullman County Sheriff's Department as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

• On December 27, 2014, Deputy Thomas responded to a call in Holly Pond where a mentally unstable individual exited a residence brandishing a samurai sword and advanced toward deputies in a threatening manner.

• Deputy Thomas fired his weapon after a taser deployed by Deputy Ryan Fortenberry proved ineffective, stopping the assailant and preventing him from harming Deputy Fortenberry and others on scene.

• Resolution recognizes Deputy Thomas's extraordinary courage, quick response, and commitment to protecting Cullman County residents in the life-threatening situation.

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