HR 263 — A Resolution expressing condolences and honoring the life of Alec Campbell, a park resource ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources who lost his life in the line of duty.

PRINTER'S NO.   1961

                    THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 263
                                                 Session of
                                                   2025

     INTRODUCED BY WARREN, MARCELL, HOGAN, VITALI, McNEILL, PIELLI,
        HILL-EVANS, COOK, T. DAVIS, CERRATO, HOWARD, HANBIDGE,
        STAATS, GREINER, BRENNAN, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, NEILSON, HADDOCK,
        GALLAGHER AND GILLEN, JUNE 17, 2025

     INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
        JUNE 18, 2025


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Expressing condolences and honoring the life of Alec Campbell, a
 2      park resource ranger with the Department of Conservation and
 3      Natural Resources who lost his life in the line of duty.
 4      WHEREAS, Alec D. Campbell, a park resource ranger with the
 5   Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, lost his life
 6   in the line of duty on May 23, 2025; and
 7      WHEREAS, While working to lace a buoy after heavy rainfall,
 8   Mr. Campbell's kayak capsized due to the increased flow of the
 9   Neshaminy Creek and he fell into the water and tragically
10   drowned; and
11      WHEREAS, In working at Tyler State Park in Newtown, Mr.
12   Campbell worked to promote the safe utilization of the park's
13   recreation facilities; and
14      WHEREAS, During Mr. Campbell's tenure, he helped welcome
15   visitors, prepared and delivered informational presentations to
16   visitors and groups, guided many Eagle Scout and youth projects,
17   assisted park managers and rangers and strove to protect this
 1   Commonwealth's natural spaces and ensure the safety of those who
 2   visited the park; and
 3      WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell enjoyed being outdoors, playing disc
 4   golf, hiking, paddling and spending time with his family; and
 5      WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell was a beloved family member, dedicated
 6   worker and an avowed community steward; and
 7      WHEREAS, Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife Rena and their
 8   two young children, Calder who is eight and Miles who is five;
 9   therefore be it
10      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express
11   condolences and honor the life of Alec Campbell, a park resource
12   ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
13   who lost his life in the line of duty; and be it further
14      RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
15   Rena Campbell.




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