Pennsylvania HR561: A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Pennsylvania State Police 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, Corporal O'Connor graduated in 2004 from Henderson High School in West Chester and then pursued his calling in law enforcement, studying at the University of Pittsburgh before proudly graduating from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy with the 131st Cadet Class in 2011; and WHEREAS, Upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, Corporal O'Connor began his career as a patrol trooper with Troop J, Avondale; and WHEREAS, Corporal O'Connor joined the Troop J Criminal Investigation Unit in 2016 and later served with the Troop J Vice Unit; and WHEREAS, Corporal O'Connor transferred to the Embreeville Patrol Unit in March 2022, expressing a desire to help coach and mentor new troopers, and was promoted to corporal in July 2022; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 15 years of service, Corporal O'Connor received numerous accolades for his bravery and dedication, including the Commissioner's Area Command Significant Achievement Award and the …

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Sponsors

• Danielle Otten (D, 155) · primary sponsor
• Paul Friel (D, 26)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• John Lawrence (R, 13)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Christina Sappey (D, 158)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)

Latest actions

1. June 15, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026
2. June 15, 2026: Adopted, June 15, 2026 (202-0)
3. June 9, 2026: INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, June 9, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0561, RC 1171 (June 15, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR561?

HR561 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

What does HR561 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

What is the status of HR561?

Passed both chambers as of June 15, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026 (June 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HR561?

Danielle Otten (D, 155), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR561?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr561