A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.
SRES 581 is a commemorative resolution honoring Corporal Matthew T. "Ty" Snook, a 10-year Delaware State Police officer who died in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, while protecting others at a New Castle DMV facility. The resolution expresses the Senate’s deepest condolences to his family and recognizes his heroic sacrifice, including his actions that saved lives despite being mortally wounded. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors his service and legacy as a mentor, coach, and public servant. Introduced by Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons, the resolution reaffirms support for law enforcement officers nationwide.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S473; text: CR 1/13/2026 S163)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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