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AL HJR218
Joint Resolution
Status
5/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
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AI Summary
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Posthumously recognizes Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa as a recipient of the 2019 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.
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Officer Billa died on February 20, 2018, after being shot while responding to a crime investigation at Ridge Road West in Mobile, Alabama.
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During the investigation into a female homicide victim, police responded to the residence of the victim's ex-husband, Robert Hollie, who emerged and fired multiple shots, striking Officer Billa; Hollie was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The resolution honors Officer Billa's immense bravery and unwavering commitment to protect and serve others.
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House adopted the resolution on May 15, 2019, and Senate adopted it on May 16, 2019.
Legislative Description
Billa, Justin, nominee for the Law Enforcement Legislative Medal of Honor, posthumously commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 1:24 p.m. on May 16, 2019.
5/16/2019