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SR 249

A Resolution honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 1 co-sponsor

Pennsylvania Senate honors the memory of Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr. with a commemorative resolution expressing condolences to his family.

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Bill Summary · SR 249

Legislative bill overview

SR 249 is a commemorative resolution honoring Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr., and extending condolences to his family. The resolution was introduced and adopted in the Pennsylvania Senate as a formal expression of respect for the deceased.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve as official public recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions, often to law enforcement or military service. They provide families with formal acknowledgment of their loss and allow legislative bodies to mark important community losses on the official record.

Potential points of contention

  • Nature of resolutions: These are purely ceremonial measures with no legislative force or budgetary impact, which some view as valuable tributes while others see as routine procedural business
  • Selective commemoration: Questions may arise about consistency in which individuals receive such resolutions and whether selection criteria are transparent
  • Limited information: Without details about Corporal O'Connor's service or circumstances, the specific reason for this particular honor is not apparent from the bill summary alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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