A Hatboro Council-Elect Member Who Passed Away Before Taking Office Honored By Board

HATBORO, PA — A longtime active member of the Hatboro community who ended up winning a borough council seat in this past November's municipal elections, but died before she could take office, was recently honored by local officials.

Christina Giovinazzo, who passed away late last year at just 41 years of age after a battle with cancer, was honored during the borough council's reorganization meeting this Monday, during which new council members and reelected Mayor Tim Schultz took their respective oaths of office.

During the proceedings, Schultz presented a plaque to Giovinazzo's family, honoring her years of service to Hatboro.

"Tina was a vital part of the Hatboro community throughout her life," the borough posted to its Facebook page.

According to the borough, Giovinazzo began her community activism at the young age of 17, when she began a petition drive to prevent the demolition of the historic Joshua Potts house.

She soon got involved in the Millbrook Society, a local historic preservation group, which "inspired her to remain active in her community," throughout her adult years, the borough stated.

"These childhood experiences would ultimately yield a life-long passion for historic preservation, supporting local charities, and inspiring community service through her volunteerism," the borough posted to Facebook.

Before her death, Giovinazzo most recently served as chair of the Hatboro Historic Commission, borough historian, vice chair of the Zoning Hearing Board, president of the Hatboro Resident's Association, and volunteered for various community events, such as the Thanksgiving parade, farmer's market and HAT Packs program.

"Tina's selflessness, passion, and dedication made a lasting impact in the Borough and will forever live on in Hatboro's history," the borough stated.