BOYLE BILL TO RENAME PHILA POST OFFICE FOR FALLEN TEMPLE UNIV OFFICER PASSES OUT OF HOUSE

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill introduced by Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) to rename the United States Postal Service post office at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building" passed out of the U.S. House on a voice vote. Video of Congressman Boyle speaking on the House floor today can be found HERE .

“I am pleased that my bill to honor Sergeant Fitzgerald has passed out of the House with such broad bipartisan support”, said Congressman Boyle. "Renaming this post office in the city he called “home” is the least we can do to recognize his bravery, courage, and sacrifice. It is a symbol of our enduring gratitude for his commitment to the mission of protecting the Temple community and our city. His actions exemplified unwavering dedication to his community. I encourage the Senate to quickly pass this bill and send it to President Biden for his signature."

Sergeant Fitzgerald, a Temple University Police Officer who resided in Congressman Boyle’s district, was tragically killed in the line of duty in February of 2023. 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.

This bill now moves on to the Senate for a floor vote and, upon successful passage in the Senate, would go to the President’s desk for his signature.

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