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

PRINTER'S NO. 1583
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 226
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY BELLMON, MAY 5, 2025
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MAY 5,
2025
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of the Honorable Isabella V. "Izzy"
Fitzgerald, a former member of the House of Representatives,
who died December 6, 2024.
WHEREAS, Ms. Fitzgerald faithfully represented the 203rd
District, Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as a
member of the General Assembly from 2017 through 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fitzgerald notably contributed to the
Legislative Black Caucus, the Philadelphia Delegation and
PennSERVE; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her terms as a lawmaker, Ms.
Fitzgerald's legacy of service to the House of Representatives
includes her work as a legislative assistant to her predecessor,
Representative Dwight Evans; and
WHEREAS, From 2000 through 2002, Ms. Fitzgerald was a special
assistant to United States Representative Robert A. Brady; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fitzgerald has earned further recognition as a
community organizer and ward leader; and
WHEREAS, A Philadelphia native, born December 9, 1949, Ms.
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Fitzgerald was a graduate of Overbrook High School and a
longtime member of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and the West
Oak Lane community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fitzgerald's advocacy and vision for cleaner,
safer communities extended to the Mount Airy and East Oak Lane
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fitzgerald fought for the benefit of children
and families in her long association with the Northwest
CommUnity Coalition for Youth; and
WHEREAS, Through this nonprofit organization, Ms. Fitzgerald
supported community leaders who built and sustained several key
partnerships among parents, schools, agencies, faith-based
institutions and other community-based groups; and
WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Ms. Fitzgerald dedicated her
energies to the diagnosis, treatment and spiritual and emotional
support of women with breast cancer as a board member of Women
of Faith and Hope; and
WHEREAS, By a City of Philadelphia resolution introduced in
September 2024, the City of Philadelphia renamed Stenton Avenue
and Washington Lane in Ms. Fitzgerald's honor on December 15,
2024; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the renaming is to honor Ms.
Fitzgerald's visionary leadership, tireless dedication and
significant impact on the community and serve as a lasting
tribute to her legacy and her guiding principle, "Let's Keep
Moving Forward"; and
WHEREAS, On December 18, 2024, after a funeral service at her
church, Ms. Fitzgerald was interred at Philadelphia's Ivy Hill
Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives expresses gratitude for
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Ms. Fitzgerald's generous community outreach; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives pays tribute to the
consistency and continuity of Ms. Fitzgerald's leadership;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the memory
of the Honorable Isabella V. "Izzy" Fitzgerald, a former member
of the House of Representatives, who died December 6, 2024; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Ms. Fitzgerald's family in care of her sons Ray and Derek
Fitzgerald.
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