[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 50 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD

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                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2023

  Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is my solemn honor to ask 
the House of Representatives to join me in honoring the life of 
Christopher Fitzgerald, a constituent of my district and Temple 
University Police Officer who was tragically killed in the line of duty 
in North Philadelphia on February 18th of this year.
  Officer Fitzgerald was a valued member of the Temple community, 
passionate about serving our city. He was a loving father, a dedicated 
husband, a committed son, brother, and a lover of Philadelphia sports.
  Officer Fitzgerald was born in the City of Philadelphia and comes 
from a family with a proud tradition of protecting and serving the 
public in law enforcement. Officer Fitzgerald entered the Philadelphia 
Police Academy in 2017, and served as a police officer for the 
Philadelphia Housing Authority before transferring to the Philadelphia 
Sheriff's Department. In 2021, Officer Fitzgerald joined the Temple 
University Police Department, where he served with distinction, being 
recognized with the 2022 Officer of the Year award.
  Officer Fitzgerald's commitment to serving the public was absolute, 
and he took great pride in his work protecting the Temple Community. He 
was loved and respected by his colleagues, and when presented with 
risks in the line of duty, he never hesitated for a moment in taking 
action to keep the City of Philadelphia safe. His conduct was and is an 
extraordinary example of absolute commitment to his community and city 
that we all should work to emulate. Even as we mourn, we profit from 
the example of selfless service Officer Fitzgerald leaves us with.
  So I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in offering our shared 
condolences to Officer Fitzgerald's family, and to join me in honoring 
his life and unwavering dedication to protecting and serving the Temple 
University community and the entire City of Philadelphia.

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