H.Res. 624

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 624 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 624

Honoring the life and heroic sacrifice of Mr. Anderson ``Chase'' 
Childers, a former Georgia police officer who selflessly sacrificed his 
life rescuing swimmers from a deadly rip current off the coast of South 
Carolina.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 1, 2025

Mr. Fry (for himself, Mr. Carter of Georgia, and Mr. Loudermilk) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and heroic sacrifice of Mr. Anderson ``Chase'' 
Childers, a former Georgia police officer who selflessly sacrificed his 
life rescuing swimmers from a deadly rip current off the coast of South 
Carolina.

Whereas, on July 13, 2025, Mr. Anderson ``Chase'' Childers, a former police 
officer and minor league baseball player, courageously entered the ocean 
near Pawleys Island, South Carolina, to save a family caught in a 
dangerous rip current;
Whereas Mr. Childers displayed extraordinary courage and selflessness when he 
saved the family of five;
Whereas, after expending all his energy saving the family, Mr. Childers was 
unable to stay above water as the rip current swept him away, ultimately 
causing him to pay the highest sacrifice;
Whereas Mr. Childers, at 38 years old, was a decorated former police officer 
with the Cobb County Police Department, where he received a lifetime 
achievement award for saving lives throughout his career;
Whereas Mr. Childers was a loving son, a dedicated brother, a treasured friend, 
and an exceptional father;
Whereas Mr. Childers is survived by his beloved wife, Nataley, and their three 
children;
Whereas Mr. Childers' selfless and heroic actions have inspired thousands of 
people and led to a nationwide outpouring of support;
Whereas the town of Pawleys Island and communities across South Carolina and 
Georgia mourn the loss of a true public servant and everyday hero; and
Whereas Mr. Childers' final act was consistent with the values of honor, duty, 
and sacrifice that he upheld throughout his life: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) honors the life and heroic sacrifice of Mr. Anderson 
``Chase'' Childers, a former Georgia police officer who gave 
selflessly sacrificed his life rescuing swimmers from a deadly 
rip current off the coast of South Carolina;
(2) offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends, 
and loved ones of Mr. Childers;
(3) commends the first responders who assisted in the 
recovery efforts;
(4) recognizes the danger posed by rip currents and 
supports public education efforts regarding rip currents to 
reduce future loss of life;
(5) celebrates the legacy of service and heroism that Mr. 
Childers leaves behind; and
(6) expresses gratitude for all those who act selflessly in 
service to others, even at great personal risk.
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