Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 41--Assemblymen 
    Williams, Arberry, Freeman, Manendo, Harrington, 
    Spitler, Krenzer, Nolan, de Braga, Segerblom, 
    Neighbors, Bennett, Braunlin, Goldwater, Fettic, 
    Steel, Schneider, Ohrenschall, Price, Batten, 
    Carpenter, Perkins, Bache, Chowning, 
    Giunchigliani, Anderson, Monaghan, Evans, Brower, 
    Buckley, Sandoval, Tiffany, Marvel, Lambert, 
    Tripple, Humke, Dini, Hettrick, Ernaut and Close

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ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Memorializing veteran educator 
       from Clark County, H. P. Fitzgerald.


  WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the 
members of this legislative body learned of the passing of 
H. P. Fitzgerald on December 28, 1994; and
  WHEREAS, Huedillard Paris Fitzgerald was a 
native Virginian who settled in West Las Vegas in the 
1940's; and
  WHEREAS, H. P. Fitzgerald received the bronze 
star medal for his service to his country during World War 
II; and
  WHEREAS, After the war, he obtained his 
Bachelor's Degree from Virginia State University in 
Petersburg, Virginia, and continued his education by earning 
his Master's Degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, 
becoming the first black man to graduate from the University 
of Nevada; and
  WHEREAS, H. P. Fitzgerald was hired by the 
Clark County School District in 1947 as a teacher of 
vocational classes at Westside School and later he served as 
principal of the Carson and Mackey schools; and
  WHEREAS, H. P. Fitzgerald distinguished 
himself among educators in this state and after a 25-
year career with the Clark County School District, the first 
school to be built in West Las Vegas in 27 years was named 
after him in honor of his contributions to education and the 
community; and
  WHEREAS, H. P. Fitzgerald was very proud of 
the H. P. Fitzgerald Elementary School which is referred to 
as a "Community Concepts School" because it is designed to 
reflect the suggestions of the residents of the community; 
and
  WHEREAS, Throughout his life, H. P. Fitzgerald 
loved, counseled and guided pupils in their pursuit of 
knowledge and after retirement he continued to visit 
classrooms and tell stories to school children until the 
last few months of his life; and
  WHEREAS, H. P. Fitzgerald's pride in his 
community was expressed through his membership in numerous 
civic and state organizations as a member of the Economic 
Opportunity Board, the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of 
Commerce, Clark County School Integration Committee, 
Opportunity Village, Job Corps and the National Association 
for the Advancement of Colored People; and
  WHEREAS, Huedillard Paris Fitzgerald is 
survived by his loving wife, Virgie, son, Ronald of Las 
Vegas, brothers, Preston of Washington, Henry of Port 
Charlotte, Florida, and James of Martinsville, Virginia, 
sister, Marie Knowles of New York and seven grandchildren; 
now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE 
SENATE CONCURRING, That the members of the 68th 
Session of the Nevada Legislature mourn the loss of a 
respected, gentle and compassionate Nevada citizen and offer 
their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Huedillard Paris 
Fitzgerald; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That H. P. Fitzgerald set a standard 
for learning and gave so much to the residents of West Las 
Vegas that they will forever be indebted and grateful; and 
be it further
  RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly 
prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to 
H. P. Fitzgerald's beloved wife, Virgie, and to the children 
of the H. P. Fitzgerald Elementary School.

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