AL HR52

Commends Sheriff Matthew Wade of Calhoun County, Alabama on the occasion of his retirement after a career in law enforcement spanning approximately 30 years

Sheriff Wade began his career in 1996 as a correctional officer, rose through ranks to Chief Deputy serving 12 years under Sheriff Larry Amerson, and was appointed Sheriff in 2016, currently serving his third term

First deputy from Calhoun County Sheriff's Office to graduate from FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and first law enforcement executive nationally to complete all three programs: Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy, FBI National Academy, and National Sheriff's Institute

Named President of the Alabama Sheriffs Association in 2026

Resolution introduced by Representative Boyd with first reading on January 22, 2026