PRINTER'S NO. 2892
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
378
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY JOZWIAK, VENKAT, MARCELL, KRUPA, PICKETT, HARKINS,
KINSEY, GREINER, McNEILL, BARTON, MARSHALL, BRENNAN, STENDER,
SCHMITT, STAATS, BULLOCK, MUNROE, SAPPEY, M. MACKENZIE,
BERNSTINE, JAMES, OBERLANDER, CAUSER, HADDOCK, MALAGARI,
KAUFFMAN, D. MILLER, WHITE, CABELL, NEILSON, GILLEN, HEFFLEY,
HAMM, WARREN, DELLOSO, CIRESI AND DEASY, APRIL 9, 2024
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 9, 2024
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,
face the rigors of human conflict in protecting those whom they
so valiantly serve daily; 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
protecting and preserving the public safety:
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(1) Patrolman Charles G. Stipetich; Oakdale Borough
Police Department; End of Watch: Sunday, July 3, 2022.
(2) Chief Justin McIntire; Brackenridge Borough Police
Department; End of Watch: Monday, January 2, 2023.
(3) Police Officer Sean Sluganski; McKeesport Police
Department; End of Watch: Monday, February 6, 2023.
(4) Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald; Temple University
Police Department; End of Watch: Saturday, February 18, 2023.
(5) Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr.; Pennsylvania State
Police; End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 2023.
(6) Sergeant Richard Carrero Mendez; Philadelphia Police
Department; End of Watch: Thursday, October 12, 2023;
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 our
deepest sympathy and offer sincere condolences to the families
and friends of these fallen officers.
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