Bill · S.Res. 581· Senate(119-SRES-581)
A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 2/3/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S473; text: CR 1/13/2026 S163)
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the life and service of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook of the Delaware State Police. It recognizes him as a dedicated law enforcement officer, husband, father, and mentor who served the State of Delaware for 10 years. The resolution notes that Corporal Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, while protecting employees and the public at a DMV facility. It highlights his heroic actions in saving others despite being mortally wounded. Finally, the Senate expresses condolences to his family and reaffirms support for law enforcement officers and public servants.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution expresses condolences to the family of the deceased, including his wife.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The resolution honors a public servant who dedicated a decade of service to the community.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The resolution expresses support for public servants and those working in public facilities like the DMV.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring the Legacy of a Fallen Officer: The resolution officially honors the life and service of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook (Resolution Section 1).
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Providing Condolences to the Family: The Senate expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Snook, including his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and sister (Resolution Section 2).
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Recognition of Heroic Acts: The resolution recognizes the noble acts performed by Corporal Snook, where he sacrificed his life to save others (Resolution Section 3).
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Support for Public Servants: The resolution reaffirms support for law enforcement officers and public servants who work to keep communities safe (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 2/3/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S473; text: CR 1/13/2026 S163)
- 1/13/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware