Georgia CommonsHR 1512: Palmer, Officer Terry "J"; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his actions during a September 2024 armed confrontation at a Cameron Circle Apartments welfare check.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his conduct during a dangerous incident on September 7, 2024. Officer Palmer responded to a welfare check involving a person who had made suicidal threats and was reported armed. According to the resolution, when the armed individual approached four unaware officers from behind with a rifle, Palmer confronted him directly, halting the ambush, and later pulled a fellow officer to safety during gunfire before administering lifesaving aid. The resolution does not change any law. It formally commends Palmer's courage and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his actions during a September 7, 2024 armed confrontation in Georgia.
- Recites a detailed account of the incident, including his intervention to stop an ambush and his rescue of a fellow officer under fire.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Officer Palmer.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Officer Terry "J" Palmer. It also reflects on local law enforcement officers generally, and references an unnamed assisting deputy and the responding officers involved in the incident described.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it serves as an official public record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, acknowledging a specific act of bravery by a named law enforcement officer during a life-threatening confrontation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the September 7, 2024 incident at Cameron Circle Apartments, including the armed subject's rifle and the ambush threat to four officers.
- The resolved clause commends Officer Palmer's care, courage, and selfless dedication and expresses appreciation for his public service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Officer Palmer.
From the bill
“Officer Palmer immediately advanced toward the armed subject, issued verbal commands, and engaged the individual when he raised his rifle, temporarily halting the subject's advance and preventing the ambush”
“he physically pulled the deputy to safety by her ballistic vest, shielding both officers behind the structure of the apartment building”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
Topics
- law enforcement commendation
- police officer honored
- Georgia House resolution
- public safety