Pennsylvania SR 197: A Resolution recognizing September 26, 2017, as "National Voter Registration Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to register and vote.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1323
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 197
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Noting with great sadness the passing of Geoffrey Mock, Esq.,
whose life greatly benefited all those who lived, served and
worked with him.
WHEREAS, The Senate mourns the loss of Geoffrey Mock, Esq.,
who passed away on July 17, 2025, at 35 years of age; and
WHEREAS, A native of Sicklerville, New Jersey, Mr. Mock
earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government
at Kutztown University in 2012 and a Juris Doctor degree at the
Widener University School of Law in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mock began his career as an intern with the
Pennsylvania Senate in 2013 and worked as a Regional
Representative for United States Senator Bob Casey from 2016 to
2018, when he joined the staff of Senator Christine Tartaglione
as Legislative Director; and
WHEREAS, Employed with the Long Island Board of Realtors as
Director of Government Affairs for nearly two years, Mr. Mock
joined Lehigh University in December 2021 as Associate Director
of Government Relations, the position he served at the time of
his passing; and
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WHEREAS, He was named a "rising star" in 2023 and one of the
top Forty Under 40 by City & State Pennsylvania magazine; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, he was on the State policy committee for
Life Sciences PA and was the keynote speaker at the Delaware
Valley Student Affairs Conference and Lenfest Scholars Community
Weekend; and
WHEREAS, Known for his empathy, intellect, gracious nature
and dry sense of humor, Mr. Mock was also an accomplished
athlete who participated in sprints and relays at the Penn
Relays and other championship meets for the Kutztown track team,
played cornerback for two seasons on the football team and
volunteered his time as an assistant track and field coach for
Ursinus College since 2023; and
WHEREAS, To his great credit, he was lauded for his efforts
to uplift others and make them feel heard; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mock enjoyed reading, learning, engaging in
thoughtful conversations and spending time with his family and
friends; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate note with great sadness the passing
of Geoffrey Mock, Esq., whose life greatly benefited all those
who lived, served and worked with him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate extends heartfelt condolences to
his wife, Danica Mock, children, Chancellor and Amia, and many
other family members and friends.
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