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.

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.