Pennsylvania HR603: A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Berks County Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager.

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Berks County Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager.

From the introduced text, August 31, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Berks County Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager. WHEREAS, Officer Kristen Yeager gave her life in the line of duty on May 29, 2026, at 42 years of age; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager was born in Reading on April 19, 1984, to Kenneth Houck and Linda Houck; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager attended Exeter High School, which she graduated from in 2002, Shippensburg University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in administration of justice, and the Reading Police Academy; and WHEREAS, While at Shippensburg University, Officer Yeager participated in the Shippensburg University field hockey team, where she helped her team win their first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager worked honorably for multiple Berks County police departments before finally serving with the Central Berks Police Department; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager was married for 11 years to her husband, Dustin Yeager, and had three children, Tanner, Conner and Carli; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager's tenure as a police officer undoubtedly created a safer community for everyone who calls Berks County home; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager dedicated her life to her duty, which she executed honorably and professionally; and WHEREAS, Officer Yeager's life, legacy and public service has been a shining beacon …

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Sponsors

• Jacklyn Rusnock (D, 126) · primary sponsor
• MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Martina White (R, 170)
• Stephen Samuelson (D, 135)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
• James Barton (R, 124)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)

Latest actions

1. September 29, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 29, 2026
2. September 29, 2026: Adopted, Sept. 29, 2026 (203-0)
3. August 31, 2026: INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Aug. 31, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR603, RC 1371 (September 29, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR603?

HR603 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Berks County Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager.

What does HR603 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and extending deepest condolences to the family of Berks County Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager.

What is the status of HR603?

Passed both chambers as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 29, 2026 (September 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR603?

Jacklyn Rusnock (D, 126), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR603?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr603