HR1721: HR1721 Baldino, Corporal Daniel; Corporal Dylan Warren; commend

This resolution honors Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren of the Telfair County Sheriff's Office for their actions during a water rescue. On March 5, 2026, they and several other officers responded to an emergency call about a vehicle driven into a creek. Baldino, Warren, and a McRae-Helena police officer removed their duty gear and entered the water to rescue the trapped victim, who survived because a pocket of air inside the vehicle allowed her to breathe until she was pulled out. The House of Representatives formally commends both corporals for their courage and dedication, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to them. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

• Formally commends Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren for rescuing a woman from a vehicle submerged in a creek.
• Recounts the March 5, 2026 emergency response by Telfair County Sheriff's Office personnel and a McRae-Helena Police Department officer.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the two corporals.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial expression of the House's appreciation.

The resolution directly names Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren of the Telfair County Sheriff's Office, and references other responding officers including Captain Bobby Solomon, Sergeant Macy Deen, Deputies Chris Holland and Jacob Johnson, and Officer Kaleb Knowles of the McRae-Helena Police Department.

While the resolution carries no legal effect, it gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to local law enforcement officers who risked their safety to save a life, and creates a lasting record of the rescue.

• Recites that on March 5, 2026, officers responded to a call about a vehicle driven into a creek in Telfair County.
• States that Corporal Baldino, Corporal Warren, and Officer Knowles removed their gear and entered the water to rescue the victim.
• Notes that an air pocket inside the vehicle kept the victim alive until she was removed.
• Resolves that the House commends both corporals for their care, courage, and dedication.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Corporals Baldino and Warren.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)Primary sponsor
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)

• law enforcement commendation
• water rescue
• Telfair County
• public safety recognition