The resolution honors Trooper Charles May for his nomination for the 2023 Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Life Saving Medal. It recounts a heroic incident on January 22, 2022, when Trooper May, while off duty, assisted in the search for a missing hunter, David Washburn, who had been swept away by water from a collapsed beaver dam. Utilizing his knowledge of the area, Trooper May located Mr. Washburn, who was suffering from severe hypothermia and had lost feeling in his legs. He provided immediate assistance by replacing Mr. Washburn's wet clothing with his own and carried him approximately 100 yards to safety.

The resolution emphasizes Trooper May's extraordinary actions that went above and beyond the call of duty, ultimately saving Mr. Washburn's life. It recognizes his quick thinking and decisive measures as exemplary of the best traditions of an Alabama State Trooper. The House of Representatives expresses its gratitude, admiration, and regard for Trooper May through this resolution.