A resolution recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and commemorating its history of excellence.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 524

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and commemorating its history of excellence.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Tuberville

R - AL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol, established December 5, 1935 as the state's first statewide law enforcement agency. It commemorates the agency's history of excellence, from early traffic enforcement to incorporation into the Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1939.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8485)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol, established December 5, 1935 as the state's first statewide law enforcement agency. It commemorates the agency's history of excellence, from early traffic enforcement to incorporation into the Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1939.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Alabama Highway Patrol founded December 5, 1935
Originally focused on enforcing motor vehicle laws on rural roads
Incorporated into Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1939
Alabama Police Academy opened in 1953 boosting trooper training
Name changed from "patrol officer" to "State trooper" in 1963
Training facility offers college credit partnership with state education

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Honors Alabama State Troopers past and present, recognizes law enforcement contributions to highway safety, and commemorates institutional history of Alabama's premier law enforcement agency serving under motto "Country, Service, Protection."

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

524, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and commemorating its history of excellence.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-524