Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HR2006: Yvonne Fedderson; death resolution
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2026
HR2006 - Yvonne Fedderson; death resolution
What the bill says
A resolution On the death of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson. Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 90. She lived a life defined by courage, compassion and a profound commitment to the protection of children across the globe. Yvonne Fedderson was born on April 7, 1935 in Glendale, California. She had first captured the hearts of Americans on screen before dedicating her gifts of empathy, leadership and determination to a far greater purpose, serving the most vulnerable children in the world…
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
A RESOLUTION On the death of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 90. She lived a life defined by courage, compassion and a profound commitment to the protection of children across the globe. Yvonne Fedderson was born on April 7, 1935 in Glendale, California. She had first captured the hearts of Americans on screen before dedicating her gifts of empathy, leadership and determination to a far greater purpose, serving the most vulnerable children in the world. Yvonne and her lifelong friend, Sara O'Meara, cofounded the humanitarian organization that would become Childhelp, which has since aided more than 14 million children and families through prevention, intervention, treatment and advocacy programs. Yvonne's work knew no borders. She helped form and support orphanages, schools and medical facilities for children in need and coordinated major rescue efforts to bring thousands of vulnerable children to safety and stable homes, demonstrating the boundless reach of her compassion. Yvonne helped establish the first residential treatment village in the United States for abused and severely neglected children, pioneering a healing model that has since inspired national standards for trauma-informed care. Yvonne helped secure recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, advanced nationwide awareness campaigns and championed major events and …
Sponsors
- Matt Gress (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
- Austin, Lorena (D, HD-009)
- Leo Biasiucci (R, HD-030)
- Blackman, Walt (R, HD-007)
- Blattman, Seth (D, HD-009)
- Selina Bliss (R, HD-001)
- Michael Carbone (R, HD-025)
- Pamela Carter (R, HD-004)
- Cavero, Junelle (D, HD-011)
- Joseph Chaplik (R, HD-003)
- Connolly, Janeen (D, HD-008)
- Contreras, Lupe (D, HD-022)
Latest actions
- : Passed
- : Introduced and first read
Common questions
- What is HR2006?
- HR2006 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): Yvonne Fedderson; death resolution.
- What does HR2006 do?
- In its own words: A resolution On the death of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson. Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 90. She lived a life defined by courage, compassion and a profound commitment to the protection of children across the globe. Yvonne Fedderson was born on April 7, 1935 in Glendale, California. She had first captured the hearts of Americans on screen before dedicating her gifts of empathy, leadership and determination to a far greater purpose, serving the most vulnerable children in the world…
- What is the status of HR2006?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Passed (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2006?
- Matt Gress (R, HD-004), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2006?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85668/?SessionId=130
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