The Fischer Family L-->R: Sons Morgan & Luke, Deb, husband Bruce & son Adam

• Graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in education), 1988.
• Married Bruce Fischer, Feb. 5, 1972;
• Three children: Adam Carl, Morgan Thomas and Luke Christopher.
• Rancher, Sunny Slope Ranch, Inc;

State Legislature

She was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 to represent the 43rd Nebraska legislative district. She is currently the Chairperson for the Transportation and Telecommunications committee and is also a member of the Natural Resources committee.

Membership

• AgBuilders of Nebraska
• NE Cattlemen
• NE Cattlewomen
• Sandhills Cattle Association
• NE Farm Bureau
• UNL Alumni Association
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association
• Society for Range Management
• Sandhills Area Foundation
• Cherry County Hospital Auxiliary
• American Legion Auxiliary
• Valentine Presbyterian Church
• PEO
• Gamma Phi Beta
• NE LEAD Alumni Association
• UNL Cather Circle

Senator Fischer receives a certificate of honorary membership from Richard Friedrich of the Spencer Lion's Club

Former Membership

• Valentine Rural High School Board of Education;
• Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education. Commissioner;
• Valentine Rural High School Foundation, President;
• University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council;
• UNL Chancellor’s Committee of Visitors;
• Nebraska Association of School Boards, Past President and Board of Directors,
• Nebraska School Finance Review Committee (two terms);
• Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Rural Rehabilitation Review Board;
• Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, Board of Directors;
• Governor’s Ag Advisory Council;
• Federal Land Bank Association, Regional Board Member;
• Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission;
• Legislature’s Ad Hoc Committee on Public Schools;
• Cherry County Visitor Promotion Committee;
• Valentine Area Arts Council, Board of Directors;
• Cherry County School District 5 Board of Education;
• Cub Scouts and 4-H club leader

Senator Fischer speaks at the Thomas County courthouse dedication.

Honors and Awards

• 2005 BILLD Fellow, Midwest Council of State Governments Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership
• NRD Farm and Ranch Conservation Award, 1999;
• Nebraska Association of School Boards Lifetime Achievement Award, 1999;
• Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Outstanding Board Member Award, 1998-99;
• Nebraska Cattlemen Environmental Stewardship Award, 1995;
• Rangeman’s Award, Nebraska Section Society for Range Management, 1994;
• NRD State Grasslands Conservation Award, 1993;
• Holism in Action Award, Nebraska Branch Holistic Resource Management, 1991;
• Kellogg Fellow, National Center for Food and Policy Research, Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C., 1991;
• LEAD VIII Fellow, Nebraska Leadership Program, 1988-90