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HR 1807: Sally FitzGerald Day; 02/14/26; honoring the life and legacy; recognize

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House Resolution 1807

By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Erwin of the 32nd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Sally FitzGerald and designating February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sally FitzGerald (Wiesneth) on February 11, 2025, at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, Sally FitzGerald was born in November 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska, and devoted her life to public service, education advocacy, and civic leadership; and

WHEREAS, she earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and built a distinguished professional career in information technology with AT&T Long Lines and IBM before relocating with her family to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1979; and

WHEREAS, Sally FitzGerald served as treasurer during the successful 1984 campaign to restore democratic governance to the Fulton County Board of Education, helping return the school board to elected representation after more than a century of appointed leadership; and

WHEREAS, she also served as a leading advocate for local self-governance through her support of the incorporation of the City of Sandy Springs, contributing to the successful 2005 referendum and the establishment of one of Georgia's largest newly formed municipalities; and

WHEREAS, Sally FitzGerald gave countless hours of service to the Fulton County School District and the schools attended by her children, serving in leadership roles including President of the Sandy Springs Middle School PTA and President of the North Fulton Council of PTAs; and

WHEREAS, she represented the Georgia PTA and the League of Women Voters of Georgia at the Georgia General Assembly through Capitol Watch advocacy, providing legislative reports and strengthening civic engagement and governmental transparency across the state; and

WHEREAS, her participation in Leadership Sandy Springs and her continued mentorship of civic leaders left a lasting legacy of service, accountability, and advocacy for children and families throughout Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life, service, and enduring legacy of Sally FitzGerald as well as recognize February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Sally FitzGerald.