- CommunitiesProvides formal, public recognition of the officer's sacrifice and service to the community.
- FamiliesOffers official condolences to the officer's family and acknowledges their loss.
- CommunitiesMay bolster morale among Delaware law enforcement and community members through national acknowledgement.
A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This resolution is a Senate simple resolution that honors and memorializes Corporal Grade One Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook for his service and sacrifice. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family, recognizes his actions in the line of duty, and reaffirms support for law enforcement. It is a statement by the Senate only and does not create binding law or require the President's signature.
This Senate resolution honors Corporal Grade One Matthew T.
Snook of the Delaware State Police, recounting his decade of service, mentorship, and the circumstances of his December 23, 2025 death while protecting others at a DMV facility.
It expresses condolences to his family, recognizes his sacrifice, and reaffirms support for law enforcement and public servants.
Very likely to be adopted by the Senate, but this is a chamber resolution that does not create statutory law or require presidential signature.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative Senate resolution that clearly states its purpose and contains the standard resolving clauses appropriate to honor an individual and express condolences.
Progressives worry about blanket policing endorsement versus accountability
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
- Potential burdenCreates no binding legal changes, funding, or regulatory effects on policy or operations.
- Potential burdenMay be criticized for offering symbolism rather than concrete policy or support measures.
- Federal agenciesDoes not change taxes, jobs, regulatory burden, or federal authority over state law enforcement.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Progressives worry about blanket policing endorsement versus accountability
Likely supportive of honoring an individual who died protecting others, while cautious about blanket statements supporting law enforcement.
Would welcome the recognition of mentoring and community service but worry the resolution could be used to resist accountability reforms.
Generally supportive as an appropriate, bipartisan ceremonial recognition of a fallen officer and comfort for his family.
Views the measure as symbolic; wants clarity that it doesn't preclude policy debate about policing or public safety resources.
Strongly supportive; sees the resolution as proper recognition of heroism and sacrifice.
Values the reaffirmation of support for law enforcement and the message of respect for public servants.
The path through Congress.
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Very likely to be adopted by the Senate, but this is a chamber resolution that does not create statutory law or require presidential signature.
- Whether any senator objects to unanimous consent
- Whether a companion or identical House resolution will be introduced
Recent votes on the bill.
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The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
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Progressives worry about blanket policing endorsement versus accountability
Very likely to be adopted by the Senate, but this is a chamber resolution that does not create statutory law or require presidential signat…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward commemorative Senate resolution that clearly states its purpose and contains the standard resolving clauses appropriate to honor an ind…
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