MEMORIAL-TERRENCE FITZMAURICE

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HR0899
LRB104 21811 ECR 37544 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Terrence
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P. "Terry" Fitzmaurice, who passed away on March 18, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was born on May 31, 1955; he
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graduated from Washburne Trade School in 1981, and he
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completed an apprenticeship with Ruffalo Painting; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice started his career when he was
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initiated into Local Union 194 in 1978, where he served in
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numerous roles, including conductor, trustee, vice president,
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and president; he began working as a painter at O'Hare
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International Airport for the City of Chicago in 1982, where
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he rose through the ranks to become a foreman; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was appointed business
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representative for Painters District Council 14, and he was
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later appointed as business manager/secretary-treasurer in
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2005; he worked tirelessly on behalf of union members securing
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employment opportunities, resolving disputes with contractors,
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protecting fair wages and benefits, negotiating collective
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bargaining agreements, helping lower retirement age
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requirements for members, and introducing initiatives such as
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union newsletters and safety recognition programs; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice served as a trustee for the
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Chicago Building Trades, a member of the Chicago Federation of
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Labor Executive Board, and a trustee of the Painters and
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Decorators Welfare and Pension Fund; he also contributed to
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public policy, playing a role in the development of Illinois
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Senate Bill 1281, which established statewide corrosion
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prevention standards; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was honored by the Illinois
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General Assembly in recognition of his lasting contributions
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to the labor movement and to the lives of countless union
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members and their families; and

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WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice leaves behind a legacy of
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steadfast leadership, advocacy, and service; he will be
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remembered not only for his professional accomplishments but
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for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of
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working people across the Chicago region; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Terrence P. "Terry" Fitzmaurice and
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extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all
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who knew and loved him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Terry Fitzmaurice as an expression
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of our deepest sympathy.

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