[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 207 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE WORK AND SERVICE OF RICH FITZGERALD, ALLEGHENY COUNTY 
                               EXECUTIVE

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                      HON. CHRISTOPHER R. DELUZIO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2023

  Mr. DELUZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the hard work and 
legacy of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
  County Executive Fitzgerald is finishing up his third and final term 
in the county's top elected position--one he has held since 2012.
  Born and raised in the City of Pittsburgh, Rich Fitzgerald graduated 
from Carnegie Mellon University. He and his wife, Cathy, have eight 
children. ``Fitz,'' as he is fondly called, is well-known for his work 
ethic and his ability to bring people and organizations together to 
tackle the biggest issues facing our region.
  He first was elected to the County Council in 1999 and served on the 
Council--including as Council President from 2004 through 2011--until 
his successful election as County Executive.
  Under his leadership, Allegheny County has seen strong and solid job 
growth, a diverse and growing economy, and an excellent quality of 
life. The 2020 Census is a testament to County Executive Fitzgerald's 
leadership: for the first time in sixty years, the county's population 
grew over a decade. He also led the region through the dark days of the 
COVID-19 pandemic with consistency and reassurance, striving to protect 
public health and keep the economy strong.
  While we only crossed paths in elected office a short period of time, 
I greatly appreciated his guidance, experience, and collaboration.
  Fitz is a public servant through and through. Though he closes this 
chapter as Allegheny County Executive, the impact of his work for the 
Common Good will remain.
  On behalf of the good people of Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional 
District, I thank Fitz for his years of service.

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