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HR 816

MEMORIAL-CHRISTIE E. FISCHER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Joyce Mason

The bill memorializes Christie E. Fischer, recognizing her military service, legal career, community impact, and condolences from the Illinois House.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 816

Summary of HR 816 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) – Memorial- Christie E. Fischer

Purpose

  • To express mourning and extend condolences from the Illinois House of Representatives for the death of Christie E. (Thomas) Fischer, and to recognize her life, service, and community contributions.

Key Provisions

  • Declarative statement mourning the passing of Christie E. Fischer.
  • Acknowledgement of her personal background, education, career, public service, community involvement, and awards.
  • Request to present a suitably inscribed copy of the resolution to her family as a token of sympathy from the House.

What the bill covers

  • The resolution documents:
    • Christie Fischer’s birth and death dates (born September 5, 1959; died February 23, 2026).
    • Military service: electronic signals intelligence analyst for the U.S. Army (1981–1985); received Army Achievement Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, and Army Commendation Medal.
    • Education: Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law (2005); BA in History from Barat College ( magna cum laude, 2002).
    • Professional experience: various roles including loss prevention investigator, service representative at the AMA, instructor and attorney staff roles, and positions at the Office of the State Appellate Defender (Expungement Unit) and Law Offices of Fischer and Associates.
    • Community involvement: participation with numerous organizations (Illinois State Bar, Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County, NAACP Lake County, recidivism reduction groups, civil rights and law-related institutes, animal rights groups, and professional legal associations).
    • Awards and recognitions: Justinian Award for Service, certificates of appreciation, and a House of Representatives Service Award.
    • Personal interests and character notes: love of cooking, reading, cinema, animal care; noted for humor, devotion to friends/family, and defense of the defenseless.
  • The resolution also includes customary ceremonial language dedicating the copy of the resolution to her family.

Who is affected

  • Christie E. Fischer’s family and friends receive formal recognition and sympathy from the Illinois House.
  • The general public and readers learn about her life and contributions through the memorial.

Procedural / Timeline Details

  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Joyce Mason.
  • Action history:
    • Filed with the Clerk: April 15, 2026.
    • Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions: April 16, 2026.
    • Resolution Adopted: April 16, 2026.
  • This is a ceremonial, non-substantive measure designed to honor an individual's life and service; it does not introduce or alter policy or law.

Bottom-line

HR 816 is a commemorative memorial honoring Christie E. Fischer for her military service, legal career, community engagement, and personal impact. It expresses the Illinois House’s condolences and recognition, and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her family.

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

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