HJR363 Summary

• Commends Trooper Chad Nalls of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency as a nominee for the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.

• On November 17, 2017, Trooper Nalls responded to a reckless driver call in Chilton County and assisted Officer Blalock with apprehending a missing, suicidal subject (Matthew Middleton from Kentucky) who was aiming a handgun at his own head.

• Trooper Nalls quickly grabbed the loaded gun and redirected it away from the subject's head and bystanders, then secured the subject and cleared a live round from the chamber with no injuries to anyone involved.

• Recognizes Trooper Nalls' extraordinary courage, diligence, exceptional heroism, and unwavering commitment to protect and serve Alabama residents through his life-saving actions.

• Directs that Trooper Nalls receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's admiration and esteem.