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PA HR226

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Bellmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of Isabella V. "Izzy" Fitzgerald, who represented Pennsylvania's 203rd District (Northwest Philadelphia) from 2017 through 2023 and died December 6, 2024

  • Recognizes her legislative service including contributions to the Legislative Black Caucus, Philadelphia Delegation, and PennSERVE, as well as prior work as a legislative assistant to Representative Dwight Evans and special assistant to U.S. Representative Robert A. Brady (2000-2002)

  • Acknowledges her community work including serving as a ward leader, board member of Women of Faith and Hope supporting breast cancer patients for over a decade, and involvement with Northwest CommUnity Coalition for Youth

  • Notes that Philadelphia renamed Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane in her honor on December 15, 2024, to commemorate her guiding principle "Let's Keep Moving Forward"

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to her family in care of her sons Ray and Derek Fitzgerald

Legislative Description

Honoring the memory of the Honorable Isabella V. "Izzy" Fitzgerald, a former member of the House of Representatives, who died December 6, 2024.

Last Action

Adopted (203-0)

5/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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