SJR93 Summary

• Commends Mr. Lance Byrd, Assistant Chief at Montevallo Fire and Rescue, for 37 years of commitment in the fire service and professional achievements.

• Recognizes Byrd's service with multiple fire departments including Montevallo Fire and Rescue (1985-present with second tenure beginning in 2000), Dogwood Fire (12 years as Captain), Pelham Fire Department (1990-1998), and Montevallo Emergency Medical Services (1988).

• Notes Byrd's licenses as a paramedic and his service on the Shelby County 911 Board, Shelby County Training Committee, Shelby County Farmers Federation Board, and State Nursery Greenhouse and Sod Committee.

• Lists multiple awards received including Outstanding Civic Leader and Citizen of the Year (1991), EMT/Paramedic of the Year for Shelby County (1997), Emergency Medical Services Life Saver Award (1997), and Bill Pendleton Firefighter of the Year (2009); also holds Master Volunteer Firefighter Certification.

• Senate adopted resolution on March 30, 2022; House adopted on April 5, 2022.