BOYLE BILL TO NAME PHILA POST OFFICE FOR FALLEN TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OFFICER PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a bill to rename the post office at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building", passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

"Sergeant Fitzgerald was a valued member of the Temple University community and was passionate about serving our city", said Congressman Boyle. "His commitment to serving the public was absolute, and he took immense pride in his work protecting the Temple Community. His conduct was and is an extraordinary example of absolute commitment to his community and city. Renaming this post office in the city he called "home" is the least we can do to recognize his bravery; a small but important symbol of our eternal thanks."

Sergeant Fitzgerald, a Temple University Police Officer who resided in Congressman Boyle's district, was tragically killed in the line of duty earlier this year. Sergeant Fitzgerald was the first Temple University officer to be killed in the line of duty. He joined the university's police force in October 2021. Sergeant Fitzgerald is survived by his wife Marissa and four children -- two girls and two boys -- between the ages of 7 to 13.
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