This resolution honors the life and legacy of Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Fedderson was a dedicated humanitarian known for her unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable children worldwide. She co-founded Childhelp, a humanitarian organization that has supported over 14 million children and families through various programs aimed at prevention, intervention, treatment, and advocacy. Her efforts included establishing the first residential treatment village for abused children in the U.S., creating the first national 24-hour child abuse hotline, and launching innovative educational programs to empower children against abuse.

The resolution expresses profound sympathy to Fedderson's family and admirers while recognizing her significant contributions to child welfare. It highlights her pioneering work in creating Childhelp Children's Advocacy Centers and mobile advocacy services, which transformed community responses to child abuse. Fedderson's legacy is celebrated as one that embodies service, faith, and human dignity, with her impact continuing to resonate through the lives she touched and the children she saved. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Arizona House of Representatives on February 18, 2026.