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SR 305

Commending Brant Baber and Kathy Kalinowski.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stella Pekarsky

The resolution memorializes Dwayne C. “D.D.” Fischer, highlighting his leadership in special education advocacy, community service in Quincy, and professional contributions.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR305ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 305

Summary — Senate Resolution 305 (SR 305): Memorial — Dwayne C. “D.D.” Fischer

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 19, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (memorial)
Primary Sponsors: Brian Strickland; Bo Hatchett; Derek Mallow; Rick Williams; Jil Tracy

Purpose and intent

SR 305 is a memorial resolution expressing the Illinois Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of Dwayne Charles “D.D.” Fischer (d. May 2, 2025). The resolution recognizes Fischer’s life, public service, professional contributions to special education and nonprofit governance, and his role in the Quincy, Illinois, community.

Key provisions / content

  • Officially mourns the passing of D.D. Fischer and extends condolences to his family, friends, and acquaintances.
  • Summarizes Fischer’s biography and accomplishments:
    • Born April 13, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois.
    • Education: St. Francis Grade School; Christian Brothers High School; Quincy College (now Quincy University); MBA from Western Illinois University.
    • Career: began in retail clothing, joined Chaddock in 1973 (teacher → vice president of finance in 1985), founded Fischer Financial Consulting, and served as president of the Chaddock Board of Directors.
    • Recognized as an advocate and specialist supporting private special education schools across Illinois.
    • Personal interests noted: hunting, blues music, farm life, outdoor concerts, family vacations.
  • Lists survivors (wife Janie; sons Ryan and Michael; sisters Diana and Debbie; brother Dennis; other extended family) and mentions those who predeceased him.
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Fischer’s family as an expression of the Senate’s sympathy.

Who is affected / impacted

  • Primary: Fischer’s immediate and extended family and friends — the resolution is an honorific expression of sympathy.
  • Community and organizations associated with Fischer, notably Chaddock and Illinois private special education stakeholders, are publicly recognized for his service and leadership.
  • No legal or regulatory effects; the resolution is ceremonial and commemorative.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Legislative history entries provided show the resolution was introduced March 19, 2025, read and adopted by the Senate (entries dated March 20, 2025), and later filed and placed on the Resolutions Consent Calendar with notation of co-sponsorship by all senators (May 13–15, 2025). (The record contains multiple related action dates; the resolution is recorded as adopted.)

Note on source text

The provided version content also included an unrelated Senate resolution text honoring Prince Hall Freemasonry / the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia. That appears to be a separate resolution and is not part of the memorial for Dwayne C. Fischer; it was present in the same document source.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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