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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Terrence 
4P. "Terry" Fitzmaurice, who passed away on March 18, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was born on May 31, 1955; he 
6graduated from Washburne Trade School in 1981, and he 
7completed an apprenticeship with Ruffalo Painting; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice started his career when he was 
9initiated into Local Union 194 in 1978, where he served in 
10numerous roles, including conductor, trustee, vice president, 
11and president; he began working as a painter at O'Hare 
12International Airport for the City of Chicago in 1982, where 
13he rose through the ranks to become a foreman; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was appointed business 
15representative for Painters District Council 14, and he was 
16later appointed as business manager/secretary-treasurer in 
172005; he worked tirelessly on behalf of union members securing 
18employment opportunities, resolving disputes with contractors, 
19protecting fair wages and benefits, negotiating collective 
20bargaining agreements, helping lower retirement age 
21requirements for members, and introducing initiatives such as 
22union newsletters and safety recognition programs; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice served as a trustee for the 
2Chicago Building Trades, a member of the Chicago Federation of 
3Labor Executive Board, and a trustee of the Painters and 
4Decorators Welfare and Pension Fund; he also contributed to 
5public policy, playing a role in the development of Illinois 
6Senate Bill 1281, which established statewide corrosion 
7prevention standards; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice was honored by the Illinois 
9General Assembly in recognition of his lasting contributions 
10to the labor movement and to the lives of countless union 
11members and their families; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Terry Fitzmaurice leaves behind a legacy of 
13steadfast leadership, advocacy, and service; he will be 
14remembered not only for his professional accomplishments but 
15for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of 
16working people across the Chicago region; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
18HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
19we mourn the passing of Terrence P. "Terry" Fitzmaurice and 
20extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all 
21who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
2presented to the family of Terry Fitzmaurice as an expression 
3of our deepest sympathy.