| 1 | 1 | | <tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SR0305</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13541 LAW 26025 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>SENATE RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>to learn of the death of Dwayne Charles "D.D." Fischer, who </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>passed away on May 2, 2025; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer, the son of Irwin "Obie" Fischer and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Mildred "Tootie" Warmker Fischer, was born in Quincy on April </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>13, 1949; he graduated from St. Francis Grade School, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Christian Brothers High School, and Quincy College, known </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>today as Quincy University, and he earned his MBA from Western </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Illinois University; he married Janie Ehrhardt at St. Francis </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Church in Quincy on August 22, 1970; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer began his career in the retail </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>clothing industry and discovered his true calling in education </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and service; in 1973, he began a remarkable relationship with </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Chaddock, a place that ultimately became his professional home </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and spiritual mission, where he went from serving as a teacher </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>to vice president of finance in 1985; he proceeded to found </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Fischer Financial Consulting and ultimately became president </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>of the Chaddock Board of Directors; during his time with </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Chaddock, he led with heart, vision, humility, and unwavering </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>commitment, serving as a transformative and selfless leader, a </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>specialist in supporting private special education schools </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">23</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>throughout Illinois, and an inspiring advocate for children </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SR0305</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13541 LAW 26025 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and families statewide; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer was a lifelong sportsman with a deep </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>love for duck, goose, and quail hunting, especially alongside </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>his treasured German shorthaired pointers, and he was an </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>aficionado of blues music; he enjoyed riding his 4x4 mule with </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>his wife, Janie, around their farm, and some of his happiest </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>moments included attending outdoor concerts, going on beach </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>vacations with his family, and enjoying meals and camaraderie </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>with friends; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer will be remembered as a man of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>faith, wisdom, compassion, and integrity who remained devoted </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>to family, service, and community; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer was preceded in death by his </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>parents; his brother, Daniel "Boonie" Fischer; his </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>sisters-in-law, Sharon Dittmer and Donna Simmons; and his </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>parents-in-law, Alfred and Janet Ehrhardt; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, D.D. Fischer is survived by his wife of 54 years, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Janie; his sons, Ryan (Darren Taylor) Fischer and Michael </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>(Jessica (Simmons)) Fischer; his brother, Dennis (Vicky) </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Fischer; his sisters, Diana (Don) Bruemmer and Debbie (Jim) </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Fruland; his brother-in-law, Michael Simmons; and his extended </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>family; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">SR0305</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 3 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13541 LAW 26025 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Dwayne Charles "D.D." Fischer and extend our sincere </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>him; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>presented to the family of D.D. Fischer as an expression of our </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>deepest sympathy.</code> |
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