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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 333
By McCalmon
HJR0333
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Robert William
Fitzgerald of Franklin.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Robert William Fitzgerald; and
WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald nobly served his country in the U.S. Army from August 4,
1977, to September 6, 1977, and received an honorable discharge from Ft. Gordon, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald served with acumen and alacrity as a firefighter with the City
of Franklin Fire Department from February 14, 1982, to September 1, 2007; promoted to the
rank of engineer in 1985, he earned the respect of his colleagues and community alike for the
exemplary quality of his work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald was also deeply devoted to his family, and he always
endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald enjoyed the loving companionship of his wife, Cynthia
Fitzgerald, and was the proud father of LaKeshia Fitzgerald, Robert Fitzgerald, Jr., and
Chadwick (Amy) Fitzgerald and grandfather of Jeremiah Scruggs, Keegen Scruggs, Jazzlyn
Sparkman, and Mason Fitzgerald; and
WHEREAS, he is further survived by his sister, Mary Etta Curll; brothers, Charles
Fitzgerald and John W. (Bernice) Fitzgerald; sister-in-law, Theresa (Michael) Covington;
brothers-in-law, James (Sylvia) Cunningham and John Caldwell; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by his parents, Bolin Fitzgerald and
Katherine N. North Fitzgerald; and
WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity
in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his
chosen endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Robert William Fitzgerald, reflecting fondly upon
his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage
and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mr. Fitzgerald.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.