Georgia CommonsSR 1056: Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; recognize and commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Pacifico for confronting a knife-wielding suspect to protect a fellow deputy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recounts Deputy Anthony Pacifico's service with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office since 2018, including his time as a patrol deputy and his selection to the Special Operations Division as a K-9 handler in 2024. The resolution describes an incident on October 25, 2025, when Pacifico and fellow deputies responded to a welfare check and a suspect armed with a knife attacked Deputy Nicolas Glass. It states that Pacifico intervened to stop the attack and protect his partner. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend him for this action, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to him for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Deputy Anthony Pacifico for confronting an armed suspect to protect a fellow deputy on October 25, 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Deputy Pacifico.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Deputy Anthony Pacifico and mentions Deputy Nicolas Glass and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or state programs.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia Senate's formal thanks and public record of Deputy Pacifico's actions during a dangerous encounter in Cherokee County.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Deputy Pacifico's service history with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office since November 2018, including his 2020 academy graduation.
- It describes the October 25, 2025 incident in which Pacifico confronted an armed suspect who attacked Deputy Nicolas Glass.
- The resolving clause commends Pacifico and expresses the Senate's appreciation for his service to Cherokee County and Georgia.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Deputy Pacifico.
From the bill
“a violent suspect armed with a knife launched a life-threatening attack against Deputy Nicolas Glass, placing the deputy in immediate and grave danger”
“Deputy Pacifico acted swiftly and decisively, confronting the armed assailant and using his training and judgment to stop the attack and protect the life of his partner”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
Topics
- law enforcement
- Cherokee County
- legislative commendation
- police officer honored