Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR59: A Resolution honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
Status: Passed both chambers, July 2, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
From the introduced text, March 26, 2025:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. WHEREAS, Mary Jo White was born December 27, 1941, to Joseph and Patricia Ransford, in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Aquinas Girls Catholic Prep School in 1959; and WHEREAS, Senator White earned a bachelor of arts degree from Quincy University in 1963 and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1967 where she met her husband while serving on Law Review; and WHEREAS, Upon graduation, she diligently worked as an associate at the Law Firm of Dale and Woodward and then served as a public defender for the residents of Venango County until 1976 when she joined Quaker State Oil Corporation for a long and impactful career after starting in the company's law department and quickly becoming its Vice President for Environmental and Governmental Affairs; and WHEREAS, Her legacy is best found in representing the 21st Senatorial District where she tirelessly advocated for sound environmental policy, rural communities and equal rights for women; and WHEREAS, As a dedicated public servant, Senator White chaired the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for twelve years, bringing a practical approach to and active engagement in the passage of major environmental laws and advocating …
Sponsors
- Scott Hutchinson (R, 21) · primary sponsor
- Michele Brooks (R, 50)
- Wayne Langerholc (R, 35)
- Doug Mastriano (R, 33)
- Frank Farry (R, 6)
- Lisa Baker (R, 20)
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
- Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
- Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
- Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
- Devlin Robinson (R, 37)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 227-229), March 26, 2025
- : Introduced and adopted, March 26, 2025
Common questions
- What is SR59?
- SR59 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
- What does SR59 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life, leadership and memory of the Honorable Mary Jo White and expressing heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
- What is the status of SR59?
- Passed both chambers as of July 2, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 227-229), March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR59?
- Scott Hutchinson (R, 21), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR59?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr59
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