A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 581 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 581

Honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook of the 
                         Delaware State Police.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 13, 2026

Ms. Blunt Rochester (for herself and Mr. Coons) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook of the 
                         Delaware State Police.

Whereas Corporal Grade One Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook was a devoted law enforcement 
        officer who served the State of Delaware with honor, integrity, and 
        courage;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a 
        coach, and a mentor whose life reflected a deep commitment to family, 
        service, and community;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook was a 10-year veteran of the Delaware State 
        Police and was widely respected by his colleagues for his 
        professionalism and dedication;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook served as a field training officer beginning in 
        2018, helping to shape and mentor the next generation of Delaware State 
        Troopers, and trained more than 20 troopers who continue to serve the 
        State;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook was known for his love of coaching and 
        mentoring young people and for his steadfast commitment to the community 
        he served;
Whereas, on December 23, 2025, Corporal Grade One Snook was tragically killed in 
        the line of duty while working an overtime assignment at a Division of 
        Motor Vehicles (referred to in this preamble as ``DMV'') facility near 
        New Castle, Delaware;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook was killed during an act of senseless violence 
        while protecting DMV employees and members of the public during the 
        holiday season;
Whereas more than 50 employees and members of the public were present at the 
        facility at the time of the shooting and Corporal Grade One Snook gave 
        directions and pushed an employee out of harm's way, even after being 
        mortally wounded himself, to save the lives of others while giving his 
        own;
Whereas Delawareans mourn the loss of Corporal Grade One Snook and recognize his 
        extraordinary sacrifice;
Whereas the service of Corporal Grade One Snook exemplified the highest ideals 
        of law enforcement and public service;
Whereas Corporal Grade One Snook is remembered as an American hero whose legacy 
        will endure through his family, the Delaware State Police, and the 
        community he served; and
Whereas the sacrifice made by Corporal Grade One Snook stands as a solemn 
        reminder of the risks faced daily by law enforcement officers across the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the life and service of Corporal Grade One 
        Matthew T. ``Ty'' Snook of the Delaware State Police;
            (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the family of 
        Corporal Grade One Snook, including his wife, Lauren Snook, his 
        daughter, Letty Snook, his parents, Matthew and Karen Snook, 
        his brother, Joshua Snook, and his sister, Kassi Dunphy;
            (3) recognizes the noble acts Corporal Grade One Snook 
        performed in the line of duty, sacrificing his own life on 
        December 23, 2025, to save the lives of others; and
            (4) reaffirms its support for law enforcement officers and 
        public servants who dedicate their lives to keeping our 
        communities safe.
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