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AL HJR218
Joint Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bedsole
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AI Summary
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ALEA Pilot Benjamin M. Carswell receives the 2026 Alabama Legislative Meritorious Service Award for Law Enforcement for exemplary courage in the line of duty
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On December 20, 2025, Carswell responded to a vehicle crash on Mobile Highway where an overturned vehicle struck a power pole and caught fire with occupants trapped inside
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Carswell used fire extinguishers to suppress flames, radioed dispatch for emergency responders, and successfully extinguished the fire before the fire truck arrived
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Two occupants sustained serious injuries but survived; Carswell's actions prevented fatalities by extinguishing the fire before it could kill the trapped victims
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Joint resolution commends Carswell and dedicates the resolution to him with gratitude for his quick response under hazardous conditions
Legislative Description
Benjamin M. Carswell, commended
Resolutions
Last Action
Pending House Rules
3/10/2026