HR0356 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Barbara Schafer for her work as Senior Director of Hospitality and Wellness for the King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer began her career at the King-Bruwaert House in June of 1992; she played a pivotal role in the development, construction, and operations of The Woods of King-Bruwaert; today, she oversees both The Woods and Godair Park; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer initiated, organized, and continues to oversee the K-B Adorables and Men in Black senior adult dance and fitness troupe; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer's honors include 2016 induction in the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, Illinois Department on Aging; Certificate of Appreciation from the Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission for participation in the Elmhurst Senior and Community Expo, April of 2005; nomination for the Life Services Network Shining Star Award, February of 2004 and certificate of recognition; she was featured in Assisted Living Success Magazine in February of 2003; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Schafer holds a degree in music from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee; she is an accomplished flutist and former Jazzercise instructor; she has been designated an Older Adult Fitness Specialist and is recognized by the Coalition for Leadership in Aging Services; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Barbara Schafer for her work as Senior Director of Hospitality and Wellness for the King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, and we wish her many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Barbara Schafer as an expression of our esteem and respect.