Politics & Government

Philly City Council Approves Resolution Honoring Temple Officer

"He chose to step up to the plate and defend people who couldn't defend themselves and in doing so lost his life."

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February 24, 2023

Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution they say will honor Christopher Fitzgerald's life and his sacrifice. In a powerful show of unity, Philadelphia City Council held a moment of silence at its weekly meeting on Thursday.

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Councilmember Curtis Jones introduced a resolution in honor of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

"He chose to step up to the plate and defend people who couldn't defend themselves and in doing so lost his life. You can't ask for a greater sacrifice than that," Jones said.

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