PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House would honor former state lawmaker Gerald Kaufman
The House would thank Gerald Kaufman for his three terms of service following his death on May 10, 2025, at age 92.
What it does
The House would remember and thank former Representative Gerald Kaufman for his service. It would send a copy of the tribute to Mrs. Shelly D. Yanoff.
Argument forAn official House tribute could help preserve the memory of Kaufman’s public service and share that recognition with its recipient.
Argument againstA personal tribute could use lawmakers’ attention without taking action on the public policy issues it mentions.
More detail
The House would honor Gerald Kaufman and send a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Shelly D. Yanoff. The tribute recognizes Kaufman’s three terms representing southwestern Pennsylvania in the House. The tribute would express the House’s thanks without changing legal rights or duties.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20AdoptedAdopted
- Oct 19INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35Introduced
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