IV 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2025 
Mr. FRY (for himself, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, and Mr. LOUDERMILK) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform 
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 
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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 Depart-
ment, 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 in-
spired thousands of people and led to a nationwide out-
pouring 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 val-
ues of honor, duty, and sacrifice that he upheld through-
out 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; 
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(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. 
Æ 
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