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This bill formally commends Tommy Jacques, a Madison City Schools bus driver, for his heroic actions in saving a sick child's life during a school bus route on November 18, 2025. The resolution recognizes Jacques for his quick response, including stopping the bus, calling emergency services, and providing first aid until paramedics arrived, resulting in the child's full recovery. This is a ceremonial resolution that honors Jacques' professionalism and lifesaving efforts without changing any laws or policies.

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends Senator Thomas Wayne Butler for his distinguished career in the Alabama State Legislature. It recognizes his long service in both the House and Senate, highlighting specific legislative achievements such as securing funding for infrastructure, education, and veterans' facilities. The resolution expresses the legislature's gratitude for his contributions and officially honors him as he retires from public office.

This bill establishes the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force to study and improve safety measures for the state's growing recreational boating and fishing industries. The task force will be composed of legislators, state agency officials, and representatives from various boating, tourism, and conservation sectors, with appointments designed to reflect the state's diversity. Its primary duties include analyzing accident data, reviewing current laws and enforcement practices, comparing strategies used by other states, and submitting a final report with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by November 1, 2026. The group is authorized to hold meetings across the state to gather public input before concluding its work and dissolving.

This resolution honors William Riley Hawkins, Jr. for his retirement from AARP Alabama after more than two decades of advocating for seniors. It recognizes his extensive community service, including his work managing scholarship funds for the Miss Alabama Pageant and his long-standing involvement in local religious and hospital organizations. The bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the Alabama Legislature for his contributions to public service and his personal character.

This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes five law enforcement officers honored as the 2026 Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The resolution formally congratulates Officer Will Clark, Officer Dustin Burroughs, Trooper Kadarius Blakley, Deputy Jeff Miller, and Officer Kyle Sanford for their distinguished service and achievements. It serves as an official tribute from the Alabama Legislature to these public servants, acknowledging their dedication to community safety and law enforcement. The document does not create new laws or change policies but instead expresses legislative appreciation for the officers' work.