S.Res. 524

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 524 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 524

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and 
commemorating its history of excellence.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 3, 2025

Mr. Tuberville submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol and 
commemorating its history of excellence.

Whereas, on December 5th, 1935, the State of Alabama established the first 
statewide law enforcement agency, the Alabama Highway Patrol, focused on 
enforcing motor vehicle laws and investigating traffic issues on rural 
roads;
Whereas, in March 1939, Alabama incorporated the Alabama Highway Patrol into the 
new Alabama Department of Public Safety (in this preamble referred to as 
the ``Alabama DPS''), which expanded its scope beyond highway 
enforcement;
Whereas, in 1953, the Alabama Police Academy opened, which created a boost in 
patrol officer training for the Alabama Highway Patrol;
Whereas, in 1963, the name ``patrol officer'' was changed to ``State trooper'';
Whereas later developments at the Alabama DPS included a new training facility, 
which was created in partnership with the Department of Postsecondary 
Education so that individuals could earn college credit while training 
to become State troopers;
Whereas, for 90 years, the Alabama Highway Patrol has served Alabama with 
distinction, fulfilling its motto of ``Country, Service, Protection'';
Whereas the Alabama Highway Patrol has consistently adapted to meet the evolving 
needs of the State of Alabama; and
Whereas the 90th Anniversary is a fitting moment to express gratitude for the 
tireless efforts of every State trooper, both past and present, who has 
contributed to the safety and well-being of the State of Alabama: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commemorates the 90th Anniversary of the Alabama 
Highway Patrol; and
(2) extends gratitude and commendation for the Alabama 
Highway Patrol's 9 decades of exceptional service and devotion 
to the State of Alabama.
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