AL HJR304

Commends Senior Conservation Enforcement Officer Thomas C. Traylor of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

On July 9, 2016, Officer Traylor responded to a hostage situation in Randolph County where a suspect had barricaded himself in a travel trailer and fired upon deputies, gravely injuring one officer.

Officer Traylor immediately returned fire and continued to engage the suspect while providing aid and cover for other officers during a multi-hour standoff involving state and local law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions.

The resolution recognizes Officer Traylor's extraordinary courage, quick response, and willingness to place himself in danger to protect the lives of others and end the threat to civilians.

Directs that Officer Traylor receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.