Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR334: A Resolution remembering the distinguished life and service of the Honorable Ralph D. Pratt, former six-term member of the House of Representatives, who died August 18, 2025, in New Castle, Lawrence County, at 85 years of age.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 7, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution Remembering the distinguished life and service of the Honorable Ralph D. Pratt, former six-term member of the House of Representatives, who died August 18, 2025, in New Castle, Lawrence County, at 85 years of age.
From the introduced text, October 6, 2025:
A RESOLUTION Remembering the distinguished life and service of the Honorable Ralph D. Pratt, former six-term member of the House of Representatives, who died August 18, 2025, in New Castle, Lawrence County, at 85 years of age. WHEREAS, The House of Representatives joins in commending Ralph D. Pratt's talents as a research chemist and chemical engineer, including his work on behalf of the Gemini space program; and WHEREAS, The House of Representatives honors Mr. Pratt's contributions to State government as an assistant attorney general, labor relations coordinator and legislator; and WHEREAS, The House of Representatives notes Mr. Pratt's dedication to our legal and judicial systems as an attorney and judge; and WHEREAS, Elected to the House of Representatives from the 10th District, Mr. Pratt represented Lawrence and Mercer Counties from 1975 through 1982 and Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Counties from 1983 through January 6, 1986; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pratt was appointed to the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee in the early 1980s; and WHEREAS, Elected in 1985 to a newly created third seat on the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, Mr. Pratt's focus on the bench extended from family-related cases to civil cases and trials; and WHEREAS, From 2000 through June 2004, Mr. Pratt managed and supported the county court and minor court systems …
Sponsors
- Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
- Parke Wentling (R, 7)
- Timothy Bonner (R, 17)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 1429-1430), Oct. 7, 2025
- : Adopted, Oct. 7, 2025 (203-0)
- : INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Oct. 6, 2025
Votes
- Adopted, Oct. 7, 2025 (203-0) (October 7, 2025): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR334?
- HR334 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution remembering the distinguished life and service of the Honorable Ralph D. Pratt, former six-term member of the House of Representatives, who died August 18, 2025, in New Castle, Lawrence County, at 85 years of age.
- What does HR334 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Remembering the distinguished life and service of the Honorable Ralph D. Pratt, former six-term member of the House of Representatives, who died August 18, 2025, in New Castle, Lawrence County, at 85 years of age.
- What is the status of HR334?
- Passed both chambers as of October 7, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1429-1430), Oct. 7, 2025 (October 7, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR334?
- Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR334?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr334
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