The resolution honors Senior Trooper Spencer Adkinson for receiving the 2024 Alabama Legislative Meritorious Service Award due to his heroic actions during a life-threatening incident. On May 12, 2023, while responding to a traffic accident in Dothan, Trooper Adkinson witnessed another accident where a Honda SUV became airborne and landed in Bear Creek. Demonstrating remarkable bravery, he shattered the rear hatch window of the vehicle and jumped into the water to rescue the driver, with assistance from another officer and several civilians.
The resolution commends Trooper Adkinson for his selfless commitment to protecting and serving others, ultimately saving the driver from drowning. It expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' gratitude, admiration, and esteem for his courageous actions, officially recognizing him as a deserving recipient of the prestigious award.