Pennsylvania SR 249: A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2022 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1504
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 249
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MUTH AND COMITTA, MARCH 16, 2026
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MARCH 16, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of
Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.
WHEREAS, Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr., of East
Brandywine Township, Chester County, gave his life in the line
of duty on March 8, 2026, at 40 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chester on August 1, 1985, Corporal O'Connor
was the son of Timothy O'Connor, Sr., and Maureen Dawson
O'Connor; and
WHEREAS, A 2004 graduate of Henderson High School in West
Chester, Corporal O'Connor studied at the University of
Pittsburgh before graduating from the Pennsylvania State Police
Academy as a member of the 131st Cadet Class in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police
Academy, Corporal O'Connor was assigned to Troop J, Avondale,
where he began his career as a patrol trooper; and
WHEREAS, In October 2016, Corporal O'Connor joined the Troop
J Criminal Investigation Unit and later served with the Troop J
Vice Unit; and
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WHEREAS, In March 2022, Corporal O'Connor transferred to
Troop J, Embreeville, and in July 2022 was promoted to corporal
and continued serving with the Embreeville Patrol Unit; and
WHEREAS, During his career, Corporal O'Connor received
numerous recognitions for his service, including the
Commissioner's Area Command Significant Achievement Award, the
Blooming Grove Service Award, the Chester County Manhunt Service
Award in 2023 and recognition for his role in the 2015 Papal
Visit security detail; and
WHEREAS, On the evening of March 8, 2026, Corporal O'Connor
responded to a report of an erratic driver in West Caln
Township, Chester County, where the driver opened fire from
inside the vehicle, fatally striking Corporal O'Connor; and
WHEREAS, Corporal O'Connor was a 15-year veteran of the
Pennsylvania State Police who dedicated his career to protecting
communities across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his service, Corporal O'Connor faithfully
endeavored to preserve and protect the health, safety and
welfare of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, In the finest tradition of public service, Corporal
O'Connor demonstrated courage, professionalism and integrity in
carrying out his duties and earned the respect and gratitude of
colleagues and communities throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Corporal O'Connor is survived by his wife Casey and
young daughter Kenzie, whose loss is shared by the entire
Pennsylvania State Police and communities across Chester County
and this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.'s, life and
service greatly benefited all those who lived, served and worked
with him; therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the life and extend
condolences to the family of Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.
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