Pennsylvania HR665: A Resolution honoring the memory of the late Honorable Barbara Ann Burns, former member of the House of Representatives from the 20th District, Allegheny County.

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the memory of the late Honorable Barbara Ann Burns, former member of the House of Representatives from the 20th District, Allegheny County.

From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the late Honorable Barbara Ann Burns, former member of the House of Representatives from the 20th District, Allegheny County. WHEREAS, The House of Representatives gratefully acknowledges the policy goals and progress Barbara Ann Burns made for the benefit of her neighbors and constituents as the first female member of the House of Representatives from the City of Pittsburgh; and WHEREAS, A lifelong North Side resident, Ms. Burns was serving as a Pittsburgh Public School director when chosen as a candidate for a February 1994 special election for the 20th District; and WHEREAS, Sworn in March 7, 1994, Ms. Burns served in the General Assembly through the end of the 1993-1994 session on November 30, 1994; and WHEREAS, Ms. Burns previously contributed to the progress of the House of Representatives as an aide to Representative Ivan Itkin, a legislator from the 23rd District whose work was similarly rooted in expanding protections and accountability; and WHEREAS, Ms. Burns faithfully directed her energies and skillful leadership to Pittsburgh City Council, the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics; and WHEREAS, As a member of East Allegheny Community Council, Ms. Burns founded Pumpkinfest, a children's harvest festival held at East Park, Deutschtown; and WHEREAS, Families gathered for the 31st Pumpkinfest on October 11, …

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Sponsors

• Emily Kinkead (D, 20) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (203-0)
2. October 19, 2026: INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Oct. 19, 2026

Common questions

What is HR665?

HR665 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution honoring the memory of the late Honorable Barbara Ann Burns, former member of the House of Representatives from the 20th District, Allegheny County.

What does HR665 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the memory of the late Honorable Barbara Ann Burns, former member of the House of Representatives from the 20th District, Allegheny County.

What is the status of HR665?

Passed both chambers as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (203-0) (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR665?

Emily Kinkead (D, 20).

Where is the official record for HR665?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr665