[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 118 (Friday, August 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 19, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JOHN D. FITZGERALD

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 1994

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John Desmond 
Fitzgerald, Esq., who passed away on May 27, 1994. A prominent trial 
attorney for nearly half a century, Mr. Fitzgerald was a member of the 
Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He resided for numerous years 
in Woodside Queens which I have the pleasure of representing in the 
Seventh District of New York.
  John D. Fitzgerald was born on May 17, 1923, to his father Robert W. 
Fitzgerald and mother, Lillian Shannon Fitzgerald. His grandmother, 
Hannah Shannon, was the Democratic leader and committee woman and 
national delegate of the Anoroc Democratic Club. Mr. Fitzgerald 
attended St. Teresa's Parish School, Newton High School, and St. John's 
University.
  Mr. Speaker, John Fitzgerald served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 
1942 until 1946 where he attained the rank of lieutenant. Serving with 
the U.S. Air Group 27, he was aboard the U.S.S. Princeton when it was 
sunk in the Philippine Sea battle in 1944. He was awarded the Military 
Order of the Purple Heart and the New York State Conspicuous Service 
Cross. He also received an Individual Commendation for action in the 
Mariana Islands Campaign and was awarded the Pacific Theater of War 
Campaign Medal with five battle stars.
  Fitzgerald established, and later taught, the trial preparation and 
practice course at the University of California's Hastings Law School. 
He was also an instructor on real estate law at Santa Rosa Junior 
College, the University of California, and the California State Bar 
Continuing Education Program.
  Mr. Speaker, John Fitzgerald is survived by his wife of 49 years, 
Evelyn Fitzgerald of Santa Rosa, his children Robert W. Fitzgerald of 
Santa Rosa, Karin J. Fitzgerald of Walnut Creek, John Fitzgerald of 
Kings Beach, his sister, Sister Janet Fitzgerald of New York, and five 
grandchildren. A burial with full military honors took place at 
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
  Mr. Speaker, John Fitzgerald demonstrated true loyalty to his country 
through his lifetime of service. He illustrated as well the importance 
of family and community involvement. I know my colleagues join me in 
paying tribute to this fine man, John Fitzgerald.

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