A Resolution honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

PRINTER'S NO. 3185
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 479
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MUNROE, WEAKNECHT, DOUGHERTY, RIGBY, VENKAT,
PIELLI, GOUGHNOUR, MENTZER, McNEILL, HARKINS, MERSKI, KHAN,
CONKLIN, JAMES, SHUSTERMAN, HILL-EVANS, HADDOCK, GUENST,
HAMM, FREEMAN, VITALI, SAPPEY, GIRAL, T. DAVIS, BRENNAN,
MALAGARI, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, CAUSER, SCHLOSSBERG, BELLMON,
RIVERA, ZIMMERMAN, PASHINSKI, KAUFFMAN, BOROWSKI, NEILSON,
SANCHEZ, D. WILLIAMS, CIRESI, GALLAGHER, WHITE, GILLEN AND
DELOZIER, APRIL 10, 2026
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 14, 2026
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
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protecting and preserving the public safety:
(1) Patrolman Andrew Duarte; West York Borough Police
Department; End of Watch: Saturday, February 22, 2025;
(2) Police Officer Mark Baker; Northern York Regional
Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday, September 17,
2025;
(3) Police Officer Cody Becker; Northern York Regional
Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday, September 17,
2025;
(4) Police Officer Isaiah Emenheiser; Northern York
Regional Police Department; End of Watch: Wednesday,
September 17, 2025; and
(5) Police Officer Andy Chan; Philadelphia Police
Department; End of Watch: Tuesday, December 2, 2025;
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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