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Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican on Honoring the Life of Helen Digirolamo 2026-07-15

183 words · 8 sentences · 15 clauses

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 133 wordsit is with profound sadness that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Helen DiGirolamo of Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who we sadly lost on July 10, 2026, at the age of 98.¹ Born in Philadelphia in 1928, Helen was a cherished member of the St. Ephrem Church in Bensalem for 55 years, ²³where she rooted her life in faith, in service, and in her community. In her younger years, she loved bowling. Throughout her life, she was known for her exceptional cooking, especially during the holiday gatherings with her family surrounding her at the table. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Eugene, ⁴and their daughter, Janice.⁵ She is survived by her children, Gene and Joanne; ⁶her son-in-law, Michael; seven grandchildren; ⁷and 11 great-grandchildren.⁸ Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 wordsher son, Gene, was so good to her in all of her years, particularly her later years, when every single Sunday he dedicated to spending time with her. Thanks · 22 wordsHelen DiGirolamo will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the family and the community she so dearly loved.Thanks

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Signal · 87

2 of 2 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Helen DiGirolamo will be deeply missed,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but her spirit will live on in the family and the community she so dearly loved.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 8

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1“Helen DiGirolamo of Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who we sadly lost on July 10, 2026, at the age of 98”Helen DiGirolamo of Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, died on July 10, 2026, at the age of 98.search
2“Born in Philadelphia in 1928”Helen DiGirolamo was born in Philadelphia in 1928.search
3“a cherished member of the St. Ephrem Church in Bensalem for 55 years”Helen DiGirolamo was a member of St. Ephrem Church in Bensalem for 55 years.search
4“preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Eugene”Helen DiGirolamo’s husband Eugene, to whom she was married for 45 years, died before her.search
5“their daughter, Janice”Helen DiGirolamo’s daughter Janice died before her.search
6“survived by her children, Gene and Joanne”Helen DiGirolamo is survived by her children Gene and Joanne.search
7“seven grandchildren”Helen DiGirolamo had seven grandchildren.search
8“11 great-grandchildren”Helen DiGirolamo had 11 great-grandchildren.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15