HR 253 Summary

• Honors Sergeant Aurora Thomas for his retirement from the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

• Sergeant Thomas began his career as a Conservation Enforcement Officer on October 17, 1994, and was promoted to Sergeant in 2002

• Recognizes his role as a founder of the Barbour County Wildlife Management Area Youth Hunt, the largest youth hunt in Alabama and third largest in the United States

• Commends his contributions to the DCNR Step Outside Program, Youth Fishing Rodeo, and Mentoring Future Sportsmen organization, as well as his affiliation with the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officer's Association

• The House of Representatives expresses admiration and appreciation for his dedication to law enforcement, conservation efforts, and advancing the outdoors industry