SR2173 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Albert C. "Butch" Fisher of Decatur, who passed away on October 18, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Albert Fisher was born in Decatur to Everett Charles and Juanita McDaniel Fisher on October 6, 1943; he graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School and received his agriculture degree from Southern Illinois University; he served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and married Sherlyn Sue Sykes at the Hammond United Methodist Church on November 24, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Albert Fisher farmed and worked for Kemper Insurance and Morton Buildings; he was a resource conservationist for the Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District; he traveled to many schools and events with his rainfall simulator and promoted no-till farming methods prior to his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Albert Fisher was a member of the Hammond United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Bement Masonic Lodge #365, AF & AM, and a board member of the Piatt County Soil and Water Conservation District; he was a former president of the Atwood-Hammond School Board and a trustee of the Hammond Village Board; he was an avid horseman and was a member of the American Road Horse Association; his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Albert Fisher was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Albert Fisher is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sherlyn; his son, Chuck (Shelly) Fisher; his daughter, Carmen (Mark) Hamilton; his grandchildren, Carly, Chase, and Camry Fisher and Andrew and Caitlyn Hamilton; his sister, Patricia Heit; and his brother, Bill (Ellie) Miller; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Albert C. "Butch" Fisher and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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