SR0891 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold Wesley Fisher, Sr., who passed away on August 5, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. was born on February 20, 1930, in Waukegan; his parents were David Fisher, Sr. and Alma Fisher Harold; he married Ernestine Lewis in May of 1957; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. was a graduate of Waukegan High School; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. served his country with pride as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. retired from US Steel after 30 years of employment; after his retirement, he was employed with the City of North Chicago Streets Department and as a school crossing guard; and

WHEREAS, As an active member of the Rufus Mitchell Lodge No. 107, Harold Fisher, Sr. was the recipient of numerous awards, including his award in 1992 for his dedicated service to Shawall as 2nd Ceremonial Master, his award in 1996 for his outstanding service as Senior Deacon, and his award in 2000 for outstanding service to Rufus Mitchell Lodge No. 107 as a 33 Worshipful Master; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Harold Fisher, Sr. is survived by his wife, Ernestine; his son, Harold, Jr. (Denise); his daughter, Pamela Fisher Cowan; his sister, Vera George (James); his brother, Ernest Fisher (Betty); and his many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Harold Wesley Fisher, Sr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Harold Fisher, Sr. as an expression of our sympathy.