Illinois HR 899: MEMORIAL-TERRENCE FITZMAURICE

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HR0899LRB104 21811 ECR 37544 r

1HOUSE 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

HR0899- 2 -LRB104 21811 ECR 37544 r

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