HJR 249 Summary

• Commends Jesse Frank, a senior at Pell City High School, for his heroic actions when a school bus driver lost consciousness while operating a bus carrying 38 children.

• Jesse called 911 immediately upon recognizing the driver was disoriented, then steered the bus to the right shoulder and operated the foot brake pedal with his hand to safely stop the vehicle.

• After stopping the bus, Jesse helped evacuate students to another bus and allowed some students to use his cell phone to contact their parents.

• The Alabama Legislature honors Jesse Frank for his rapid response, quick decision-making, and lifesaving actions that prevented a potential tragedy.

• House adopted 13-APR-17; Senate adopted 25-APR-17.