HR1368: HR1368 Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Deputy Anthony Pacifico. It recounts that on the evening of October 25, 2025, Pacifico and fellow Deputy Nicholas Glass faced a violent, life threatening attack while carrying out their duties as law enforcement officers. The resolution states that Pacifico is well regarded by his community and local officials for his integrity, dedication, leadership, and attention to detail. The House formally commends his care, courage, sympathy, and dedication, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pacifico. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal expression of recognition.

• Formally commends Deputy Anthony Pacifico for his conduct during a violent attack faced in the line of duty on October 25, 2025.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Deputy Pacifico.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Deputy Anthony Pacifico and references fellow Deputy Nicholas Glass; more broadly it reflects on local law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, without changing any legal rights or duties for any group.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it creates an official House record honoring a specific officer's actions during a dangerous incident, giving public and formal recognition that can be shared with the deputy and his community.

• Recites that Deputy Anthony Pacifico and Deputy Nicholas Glass faced a violent, life threatening attack in the line of duty on October 25, 2025.
• States findings that Pacifico is regarded with integrity and dedication by his community and local officials.
• Resolves that the House commends his care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Deputy Pacifico.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)Primary sponsor
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
• Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)
• Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)

• law enforcement
• first responders
• House resolution
• public safety recognition