--- title: HR 1812. Mattick, Deputy Brice Richard; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1812 cite_as: HR 1812, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1812 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1812.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1812/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74293 date: 2026-03-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1811.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1813.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1812.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1812 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-19 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Martin Momtahan - Joseph Gullett - Tyler Smith - Kimberly New - Trey Kelley text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1812/2025 upstream_id: 2136396 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - law enforcement recognition - Paulding County - honorary resolution - police officer commendation --- # HR 1812. Mattick, Deputy Brice Richard; commend ## Text House Resolution 1812 By: Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Smith of the 18th, New of the 40th, and Kelley of the 16th A RESOLUTION Commending Deputy Brice Richard Mattick; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Deputy Brice Richard Mattick has served with honor and distinction with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office since October 2021; and WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of Paulding County; and WHEREAS, Deputy Mattick proudly participates in many community programs, including Paulding Meadows and Cops for Kids; and WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and WHEREAS, Deputy Mattick's efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including a Medal of Merit and a Purple Heart; and WHEREAS, Deputy Mattick is recognized for his extraordinary courage and unwavering dedication to service after sustaining a gunshot wound in the line of duty on April 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, while in the face of imminent danger himself, serves as an outstanding example of the courage, selflessness, and bravery that represents the highest ideals of law enforcement professionals; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the citizens of this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Deputy Brice Richard Mattick in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation and express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Deputy Brice Richard Mattick. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Paulding County Sheriff's Deputy Brice Richard Mattick for his service and for surviving a gunshot wound in the line of duty in 2025. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Deputy Brice Richard Mattick of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for his service since October 2021, his community involvement in programs like Paulding Meadows and Cops for Kids, and his awards including a Medal of Merit and a Purple Heart. The resolution specifically highlights that Deputy Mattick was shot in the line of duty on April 17, 2025, and commends his courage and dedication. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Deputy Mattick. ### What it does - Formally commends Deputy Brice Richard Mattick of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for his service and character. - Recognizes his community involvement in programs such as Paulding Meadows and Cops for Kids. - Acknowledges he received a Medal of Merit and a Purple Heart for his work. - Specifically honors him for sustaining a gunshot wound in the line of duty on April 17, 2025. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide him a copy of the resolution. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Deputy Brice Richard Mattick and the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. It has no legal effect on the general public, other law enforcement agencies, or state law. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical effect is limited to an official record and a printed copy given to Deputy Mattick recognizing his service and injury sustained on duty. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Deputy Mattick's service since October 2021, his community programs, and his awards. - The whereas clauses note he sustained a gunshot wound in the line of duty on April 17, 2025. - The resolved clause formally commends his care, courage, sympathy, and dedication. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Deputy Mattick. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Martin Momtahan, Joseph Gullett, Tyler Smith, Kimberly New, Trey Kelley - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74293 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1812.md?full=1