SR1068 Summary

• Illinois Senate mourns the death of Mary Ellen Fischer of Godfrey, who passed away on November 16, 2010, at age 86.

• Fischer was born November 26, 1923, attended Shurtleff College where she met her future husband Paul M. Fischer, and they were married January 29, 1944.

• She was active in community service including Girl Scouts (troop leader and past president of River Bluffs Girl Scout Council), P.E.O. Chapter GG, College Avenue Presbyterian Church, and Alton Community Service League.

• Fischer is survived by her husband of 66 years, four children, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother-in-law.

• Senate directs a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Fischer's family as a symbol of sincere sympathy.