HR259 Summary

• Commends Sergeant Steve Adams of the Autauga County Sheriff's Department as a nominee for the 2016 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

• On August 13, 2015, Sergeant Adams and Deputy Jeff Bert responded to a residence where an infant was in distress and possibly drowning; Deputy Bert administered back blows and Sergeant Adams performed chest compressions.

• Sergeant Adams and Deputy Bert conducted traffic control to facilitate the safe arrival and departure of Life Flight for emergency transport of the infant.

• Recognizes Sergeant Adams for demonstrating extraordinary courage, diligence, and quick response in a life-threatening situation that saved the infant's life.

• Directs that Sergeant Adams receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the House of Representatives' admiration and esteem.