THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY J. EVANS, STABACK, MOUL AND ROCK, APRIL 1, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 1, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Wildlife Conservation Officer David L.

Grove, who gave his life in service to the Commonwealth on

November 11, 2010.

WHEREAS, David L. Grove was born on March 5, 1979, in

Chambersburg, Franklin County, attended Grace Academy in

Hagerstown and earned his bachelor's degree in Wildlife Sciences

from The Pennsylvania State University in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Grove began his formal employment with the

Pennsylvania Game Commission after completing training and

testing at the Ross Leffler School of Conservation in 2008; and

WHEREAS, His success in becoming a Wildlife Conservation

Officer (WCO) fulfilled a long-held and deep conviction that he

would dedicate his professional life to the unique and important

work of the Pennsylvania Game Commission; and 

WHEREAS, WCO Grove was the proud son of Dana S. and Lucy R.

Grove and learned the lessons of a lifetime secure in the midst

of a strong community and lasting family ties; and

WHEREAS, WCO Grove took from his upbringing an admirable call

to public service and, in work for the Pennsylvania Game

Commission, found a productive and pleasing way to combine his

generous spirit with his deep interest and vast knowledge of the

outdoors and animal species of this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, On November 11, 2010, WCO Grove had his life

tragically cut short by an assailant he apprehended while

faithfully fulfilling his duties; and

WHEREAS, He faced single-handedly a dangerous but common

circumstance for officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission

and stopped illegal shooting and made an arrest in a remote part

of Adams County; and

WHEREAS, WCO Grove's heroism, after suffering a fatal wound,

even to the taking of his last breath, exemplifies the very best

attributes of public law enforcement everywhere; and

WHEREAS, WCO Grove's inspirational actions leave behind for

family, friends and colleagues a legacy of excellence, self-

sacrifice and duty-bound service to Pennsylvania; therefore be

it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the life of

Wildlife Conservation Officer David L. Grove, who gave his life

in service to the Commonwealth on November 11, 2010.