PRINTER'S NO. 3068
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
199
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY JOZWIAK, STRUZZI, MILLARD, HAMM, GALLOWAY, PEIFER,
PICKETT, ROZZI, COX, GUENST, KNOWLES, MERSKI, HENNESSEY,
SONNEY, METZGAR, RYAN, BOBACK, POLINCHOCK, RIGBY, KAUFFMAN,
SCHLOSSBERG, DIAMOND, JAMES, HARKINS, McNEILL, E. NELSON,
T. DAVIS, LONGIETTI, PASHINSKI, SAINATO, DRISCOLL, SAYLOR,
C. WILLIAMS, METCALFE, ECKER, DeLUCA, MALONEY, DELLOSO,
GILLEN, THOMAS, STAATS, DELOZIER, FARRY, B. MILLER, ROWE,
MADDEN, MARSHALL, DEASY, SCHLEGEL CULVER, NEILSON, KEEFER,
SMITH, MOUL, WARREN AND MENTZER, APRIL 27, 2022
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, APRIL 27, 2022
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost
their lives in the line of duty.
WHEREAS, In providing for the domestic tranquility of the
community as a whole, society recognizes the need for a system
of laws and the enforcement of the law has been entrusted to a
small number of dedicated individuals; and
WHEREAS, The individuals, known as law enforcement officers,
daily face the rigors of human conflict in protecting those whom
they so valiantly serve; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has been blessed by courageous law
enforcement officers willing to sacrifice their personal well-
being and concerns to ensure the safety of our citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is highly fitting and appropriate to honor the
following exemplary citizens who made the ultimate sacrifice in
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protecting and preserving the public safety:
(1) Trooper First Class Donald C. Brackett; Pennsylvania
State Police; EOW: Saturday, May 18, 2019.
(2) Sergeant Anthony J. Gorman; Sugarcreek Borough
Police Department; EOW: Wednesday, October 1, 2019.
(3) Lieutenant Robert E. McCallister; Susquehanna
Township Police Department; EOW: Sunday, January 20, 2019.
(4) Police Officer Michael L. Henry; Derry Township
Police Department; EOW: Thursday, January 2, 2020.
(5) Sergeant James R. O'Connor, IV; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Friday, March 13, 2020.
(6) Captain James Walker; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Sunday, April 5, 2020.
(7) Chief Robert W. Sealock; Aliquippa City Police
Department; EOW: Saturday, April 11, 2020.
(8) Interim Police Chief Mark J. Romutis; Ambridge
Borough Police Department; EOW: Sunday, April 12, 2020.
(9) Sergeant Jose Manuel Novoa; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
(10) Park Ranger Thomas E. Booz; Bucks County Department
of Parks and Recreation; EOW: Saturday, June 6, 2020.
(11) Police Officer Dale T. Provins, Jr.; Jefferson Hill
Borough Police Department; EOW: Saturday, June 13, 2020.
(12) Police Officer Dwayne Morrison; SEPTA Transit
Police Department; EOW: Friday, October 16, 2020.
(13) Police Officer Tab Ali; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Monday, November 23, 2020.
(14) Deputy Sheriff John J. Kuhar, Jr.; Cambria County
Sheriff's Office; EOW: Saturday, November 28, 2020.
(15) Captain Frank R. Milillo, Sr.; Philadelphia Police
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Department; EOW: Thursday, December 3, 2020.
(16) Sergeant Joseph M. Youse; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
(17) Chief of Police Tony M. Jordan; Middleburg Borough
Police Department; EOW: Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
(18) Trooper Monty R. Mitchell; Pennsylvania State
Police; EOW: Monday, February 8, 2021.
(19) Deputy Sheriff Ross Dixon; Cambria County Sheriff's
Office; EOW: Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
(20) Chief of Police Timothy John Sheehan; California
Borough Police Department; EOW: Thursday, February 11, 2021.
(21) Police Officer Erin Tokley; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
(22) Superintendent Scott D. "Slip" Mahoney; Delaware
County Bureau of Park Police and Fire Safety; EOW: Tuesday,
May 18, 2021.
(23) Police Officer Vladimir Maleev; Philadelphia Police
Department; EOW: Friday, August 6, 2021.
(24) Police Officer Brian L. Rowland; Pittsburgh Bureau
of Police; EOW: Sunday, September 26, 2021.
(25) Police Officer James Edward Simonetti; Carnegie
Mellon University Police Department; EOW: Wednesday, October
13, 2021.
(26) Sergeant Richard Charles Howe; Pittsburgh Bureau of
Police; EOW: Thursday, October 21, 2021.
(27) Trooper Dung X. Martinez; Pennsylvania State
Police; EOW: Thursday, October 21, 2021.
(28) Police Officer Jason Michael Belton; Erie Police
Department; EOW: Sunday, October 24, 2021.
(29) Police Officer Joshua Micun; Westtown-East Goshen
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Regional Police Department; EOW: Sunday, October 31, 2021.
(30) Sergeant Timothy Werner; Pittsburgh Bureau of
Police; EOW: Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
(31) Detective Sergeant Gary R. Taccone; Erie Police
Department; EOW: Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
(32) Sergeant Scott M. Patton; Robinson Township Police
Department; EOW: Saturday, November 6, 2021.
(33) Sergeant Kevin D. Redding; Haverford Township
Police Department; EOW: Monday, December 20, 2021.
(34) Deputy Sheriff Steven Armbruster; Lehigh County
Sheriff; EOW: Thursday, December 23, 2021.
(35) Sergeant Christopher Mortensen; Wilkes-Barre Police
Department; EOW: Monday, December 27, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, The bravery and selflessness demonstrated by the
fallen officers is exemplary and displays the service and
sacrifice of those who are tasked with protecting individuals
and institutions of democracy; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the memory
of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of
duty; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express its
deepest sympathy and offer sincere condolences to the families
and friends of these fallen officers.
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