MEMORIAL-TERRENCE FITZMAURICE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

The bill formally memorializes and honors Terrence P. Fitzmaurice for his decades of union leadership, labor advocacy, and impact on workers in the Chicago area.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 899 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) – Memorializing Terrence P. "Terry" Fitzmaurice

Purpose and intent

This is a House Resolution that formally mourns the death of Terrence P. “Terry” Fitzmaurice, who passed away on March 18, 2026.

The resolution honors Fitzmaurice’s life, career, and contributions to the labor movement and the Chicago region.

Key provisions and changes

Recognition of life and career:

Brief biographical details: born May 31, 1955; education includes Washburne Trade School (1981) and an apprenticeship with Ruffalo Painting.
Career highlights:
Joined Local Union 194 in 1978; served in roles such as conductor, trustee, vice president, and president.
Worked as a painter at O’Hare International Airport for the City of Chicago starting in 1982, advancing to foreman.
Appointed business representative for Painters District Council 14; later became business manager/secretary-treasurer in 2005.
Noted efforts to secure employment opportunities, resolve disputes with contractors, protect fair wages and benefits, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, support retirement benefits, and initiate programs like union newsletters and safety recognition.

Leadership and affiliations:

Trustee for the Chicago Building Trades.
Member of the Chicago Federation of Labor Executive Board.
Trustee of the Painters and Decorators Welfare and Pension Fund.
Involved in public policy, including contributing to Illinois Senate Bill 1281 (which established statewide corrosion prevention standards).

General Assembly recognition:

The General Assembly honors his contributions to the labor movement and to union members and their families.
The resolution expresses condolences to Fitzmaurice’s family and friends and requests the presentation of a copy of the resolution to his family.

Who or what would be affected

Impacted individuals and groups:

Fitzmaurice’s family and colleagues, particularly those in the labor and union communities (Painters District Council 14, Chicago Building Trades, Chicago Federation of Labor, and related welfare/pension funds).

Institutions and entities:

State of Illinois and its House of Representatives, which acknowledges and memorializes his contributions.

No regulatory or fiscal changes are enacted; the bill is ceremonial in nature.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Filed: May 13, 2026 by Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (co-sponsor: Marcus Evans).

Action history:

May 13, 2026: Filed with the Clerk.
May 14, 2026: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions and adopted.

Purposefully a memorial resolution; no enforcement or budgetary provisions are included.

Practical takeaway

HR 899 serves as an official tribute recognizing Terry Fitzmaurice’s decades of union leadership, service to workers, and involvement in public policy. It formalizes the Illinois House’s condolences and memorializes his impact on the labor community in the Chicago region.