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PA SR97

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 11-17, 2025 as "National Police Week" and May 5, 2025 as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania

  • Honors Philadelphia Police Sgt. Jaime Roman, who died September 10, 2024, at age 31 from gunshot wounds received during a June 22, 2024 traffic stop in Kensington

  • Sgt. Roman was posthumously promoted to sergeant, and both his police officer and sergeant badge numbers have been retired

  • National Police Week has been observed annually since 1962 when President Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, with annual memorial services held since 1982

  • Honors the memory of hundreds of Pennsylvania police officers who have died in the line of duty

Legislative Description

Recognizing the week of May 11 through 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" and designating May 5, 2025, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations4/30/2025

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