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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Barbara Schafer for her work
4as Senior Director of Hospitality and Wellness for the
5King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer began her career at the
7King-Bruwaert House in June of 1992; she played a pivotal role
8in the development, construction, and operations of The Woods
9of King-Bruwaert; today, she oversees both The Woods and Godair
10Park; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer initiated, organized, and
12continues to oversee the K-B Adorables and Men in Black senior
13adult dance and fitness troupe; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer's honors include 2016 induction
15in the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, Illinois Department on
16Aging; Certificate of Appreciation from the Elmhurst Senior
17Citizens Commission for participation in the Elmhurst Senior
18and Community Expo, April of 2005; nomination for the Life
19Services Network Shining Star Award, February of 2004 and
20certificate of recognition; she was featured in Assisted Living
21Success Magazine in February of 2003; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer holds a degree in music from
2Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee; she is
3an accomplished flutist and former Jazzercise instructor; she
4has been designated an Older Adult Fitness Specialist and is
5recognized by the Coalition for Leadership in Aging Services;
6therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
8HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
9recognize Barbara Schafer for her work as Senior Director of
10Hospitality and Wellness for the King-Bruwaert House in Burr
11Ridge, and we wish her many more successful years; and be it
12further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to Barbara Schafer as an expression of our esteem and
15respect.