HR1512: HR1512 Palmer, Officer Terry "J"; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his conduct during a dangerous incident on September 7, 2024. According to the resolution, Palmer responded to a welfare check at the Cameron Circle Apartments involving a person who had made suicidal threats and was reported to be armed. When the armed individual approached four unaware officers from behind with a rifle, Palmer moved toward the threat, issued commands, and engaged the subject, then pulled a fellow deputy to safety during the gunfire before providing lifesaving aid once the subject was incapacitated. The resolution formally commends Palmer's courage and dedication on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

• Formally commends Officer Terry "J" Palmer on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his actions during a September 2024 armed confrontation.
• Recites a detailed account of the incident, including Palmer's actions to stop an armed subject and protect fellow officers.
• 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 legal obligations; it is a symbolic recognition rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names and honors Officer Terry "J" Palmer, a local law enforcement officer. It also references assisting officers and a deputy involved in the same incident, though it does not create obligations for any agency or individual.

While the resolution does not change any law or policy, it provides official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for an officer's actions in a life-threatening situation, which can affect morale and public awareness of local law enforcement conduct.

• The whereas clauses describe the September 7, 2024 incident at Cameron Circle Apartments, including the armed subject's approach toward four officers.
• The resolution clause commends Officer Palmer's courage, judgment, and selflessness in confronting the armed subject and protecting a fellow deputy.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Officer Palmer.

1. 2026-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)Primary sponsor

• law enforcement
• police commendation
• public safety
• legislative resolution