SR1056: SR1056 Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; recognize and commend

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring a specific law enforcement officer rather than a change to state law. It describes Deputy Anthony Pacifico's service with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office since 2018, including his work as a patrol deputy and later as a K-9 handler in the Special Operations Division. The resolution recounts an October 25, 2025 incident in which a suspect armed with a knife attacked Deputy Nicolas Glass during a welfare check, and Deputy Pacifico intervened to stop the attack. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend Deputy Pacifico for his actions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Deputy Anthony Pacifico for his actions during an October 25, 2025 confrontation with an armed suspect.
• States the Senate's appreciation for his service to Cherokee County and the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Deputy Pacifico.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no ongoing legal or funding effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Deputy Anthony Pacifico of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. It also references Deputy Nicolas Glass, the officer he protected, and reflects on the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the community it serves.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is that the Georgia Senate is publicly documenting and commending a specific act of bravery by a local sheriff's deputy in Cherokee County.

• The whereas clauses describe Deputy Pacifico's background, including his 2020 graduation from the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy and his service record as a patrol deputy.
• The whereas clauses describe the October 25, 2025 incident in which a knife-armed suspect attacked Deputy Nicolas Glass and Deputy Pacifico intervened.
• The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Deputy Pacifico and extend appreciation for his service.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Deputy Pacifico.

1. 2026-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)

• law enforcement recognition
• Cherokee County
• Senate resolution
• police valor