HJR307 Summary

• Nominates six officers from the Decatur Police Department for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement: Officers Miles Livingston, Byron Hall, Timothy Jackson, and Cody Southwood, Sergeant John Harris, and Lieutenant Ward.

• Commends the officers for their extraordinary courage during a structure fire at 2801 Sandlin Road SW on March 5, where they evacuated residents from rapidly spreading flames in multiple apartments.

• Recognizes Officer Southwood for rescuing a couple's two-year-old daughter from danger as the family's apartment caught fire.

• Acknowledges the officers' willingness to place themselves in life-threatening situations without hesitation to protect and serve Decatur residents.

• House adopted the resolution on April 20, 2017 and Senate adopted it on April 27, 2017.