Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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4	4	HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 333
5	5	By McCalmon
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8	8	HJR0333
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Robert William
13	13	Fitzgerald of Franklin.
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
16	16	the passing of Robert William Fitzgerald; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald was an exemplary public servant and consummate
18	18	professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in
19	19	numerous capacities; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald nobly served his country in the U.S. Army from August 4,
21	21	1977, to September 6, 1977, and received an honorable discharge from Ft. Gordon, Georgia;
22	22	and
23	23	WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald served with acumen and alacrity as a firefighter with the City
24	24	of Franklin Fire Department from February 14, 1982, to September 1, 2007; promoted to the
25	25	rank of engineer in 1985, he earned the respect of his colleagues and community alike for the
26	26	exemplary quality of his work; and
27	27	WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald was also deeply devoted to his family, and he always
28	28	endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
29	29	WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald enjoyed the loving companionship of his wife, Cynthia
30	30	Fitzgerald, and was the proud father of LaKeshia Fitzgerald, Robert Fitzgerald, Jr., and
31	31	Chadwick (Amy) Fitzgerald and grandfather of Jeremiah Scruggs, Keegen Scruggs, Jazzlyn
32	32	Sparkman, and Mason Fitzgerald; and
33	33	WHEREAS, he is further survived by his sister, Mary Etta Curll; brothers, Charles
34	34	Fitzgerald and John W. (Bernice) Fitzgerald; sister-in-law, Theresa (Michael) Covington;
35	35	brothers-in-law, James (Sylvia) Cunningham and John Caldwell; and a host of nieces, nephews,
36	36	cousins, and friends; and
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41	41	WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by his parents, Bolin Fitzgerald and
42	42	Katherine N. North Fitzgerald; and
43	43	WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity
44	44	in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his
45	45	chosen endeavors; and
46	46	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
47	47	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
48	48	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
49	49	FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
50	50	CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Robert William Fitzgerald, reflecting fondly upon
51	51	his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage
52	52	and conviction.
53	53	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
54	54	to the family of Mr. Fitzgerald.
55	55	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
56	56	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
57	57	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
58	58	without House or Senate designation.
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