Arizona House honors the life and humanitarian legacy of Childhelp co-founder Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson

Original title: Yvonne Fedderson; death resolution

Last action · February 18, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsors: Matt Gress and 53 others

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What This Bill Does

The Arizona House of Representatives expresses profound sympathy for the passing of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson and honors her global contributions to child welfare and protection.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor an individual; no funding, services, or legal mandates are altered.

Who It Affects

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Family and loved ones of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson

Receive formal expressions of sympathy and a transmitted copy of the House Resolution.

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Childhelp

Receives a transmitted copy of the House Resolution honoring its co-founder.

Key Facts

Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90.
She co-founded the humanitarian organization Childhelp, which has aided more than 14 million children and families.
She helped establish the first residential treatment village in the United States for abused and severely neglected children.
She co-founded the first national 24-hour toll-free child abuse hotline.

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She helped open Childhelp Children's Advocacy Centers in Arizona, Tennessee, and other locations.
She introduced the first mobile children's advocacy center in the country.
She launched Childhelp Speak Up, Be Safe, an evidence-based child abuse prevention curriculum for preschool through grade twelve.
The Arizona House of Representatives expresses profound sympathy to her family and admirers and orders copies of the resolution transmitted to her family and to Childhelp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 2006 do?

It formally honors the life, humanitarian work, and legacy of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson and expresses sympathy to her family and to Childhelp.

Who was Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson?

She was an American actress turned humanitarian who co-founded Childhelp and pioneered numerous child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy programs.

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Feb 18, 2026Enrolled
Transmit to Secretary of State
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
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Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
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