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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick mourns Sylvester Turner; discusses lineworkers' role and historic preservation

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Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st District | Twitter Website

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st District | Twitter Website

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 1st district, recently expressed his condolences and shared insights on various topics through a series of tweets. Fitzpatrick, who has been serving since 2017, is known for his engagement in public service and legislative matters.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Fitzpatrick shared his grief over the loss of Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner. In his tweet, he wrote: "I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of my colleague, Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner. A dedicated public servant and former mayor of Houston, @repsturner devoted his life to making a difference in the lives of those he served. My thoughts and prayers are with his family…" This message highlights Turner's commitment to public service and expresses support for his family during this difficult time.

Later that day, Fitzpatrick acknowledged the challenging work undertaken by America's lineworkers in another tweet dated March 5, 2025: "America’s journeyman lineworkers take on some of the most grueling and hazardous jobs, often braving the harshest conditions, to keep our homes, businesses, and communities powered. Their dedication is the backbone of our nation’s infrastructure..." He praised their efforts as vital to maintaining national infrastructure.

In another post on March 5, 2025, Rep. Fitzpatrick mentioned a visit from Shelby Splain from Sellersville to discuss historic preservation efforts: "Shelby Splain of Sellersville stopped by our DC office today to discuss the important work of the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office—the official historic preservation agency for the Commonwealth and a key partner in the federal historic preservation program." The discussion emphasized preserving historical sites within Pennsylvania.

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