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PRINTER'S NO. 1417
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 219
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY PICOZZI, TARTAGLIONE, MASTRIANO, FARRY, COMITTA,
HAYWOOD, LAUGHLIN, SANTARSIERO, HUGHES, ROTHMAN, CAPPELLETTI,
STEFANO AND PHILLIPS-HILL, JANUARY 30, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, JANUARY 30, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the heroes and remembering the victims of the Learjet
55 medevac airplane accident in Northeast Philadelphia on
January 31, 2025.
WHEREAS, On January 31, 2025, at 6:07 p.m. a Learjet 55
medevac airplane crashed in the vicinity of the Roosevelt Mall
at Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast
Philadelphia moments after takeoff; and
WHEREAS, The accident claimed eight lives, including two
flight crew members, Captain Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales and
co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez; four passengers, Dr. Raul
Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, Valentina
Guzman Murillo and Lizeth Murillo Ozuna; and two bystanders on
the ground, Steven Dreuitt and Dominique Goods-Burke; and
WHEREAS, The accident also injured 23 others and scattered
fire and debris across several city blocks; and
WHEREAS, In the immediate aftermath, Federal, State and city
authorities coordinated an emergency response and recovery
effort unlike any in Northeast Philadelphia's history; and
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WHEREAS, Firefighters of the Philadelphia Fire Department
responded rapidly and courageously to extinguish the flames and
rescue those trapped in vehicles and homes, preventing further
loss of life and minimizing property damage; and
WHEREAS, Intrepid officers of the Philadelphia Police
Department and Pennsylvania State Police promptly secured the
scene of the accident and rerouted traffic, stabilizing the
situation and diminishing risk to the general public; and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical professionals and hospital staff
acted swiftly to administer lifesaving treatment, preserving
life and reducing suffering; and
WHEREAS, Local organizations, nonprofits and volunteers
generously shared their time and resources, helping to rally the
community, rebuild impacted homes and businesses and restore
lives; and
WHEREAS, Ramesses Dreuitt of Philadelphia endured 42
surgeries over nine months, including skin grafts and
amputations, after suffering severe burns to more than 90% of
his body; and
WHEREAS, Andre "Trey" Howard III of Philadelphia sustained a
life-threatening head injury while selflessly shielding his
younger sister from flying debris; and
WHEREAS, In the midst of crisis and national spotlight, the
everyday heroes of Northeast Philadelphia exemplified honor and
selfless service, the community embodied strength and resolve
and a renewed spirit of hope and unity emerged; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the heroes and remember the
victims of the Learjet 55 medevac airplane accident in Northeast
Philadelphia on January 31, 2025; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor and sincerely thank the first
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responders whose heroism carried the Great Northeast through its
darkest hour.
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