HR1206 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Kazimiera Bober on the occasion of her 40th anniversary of her immigration to the United States and the 36th anniversary of starting her business; and

WHEREAS, Dreaming of a better life for herself and her children, Kazimiera Bober immigrated to the United States from Poland 40 years ago; after years of working odd jobs and struggling financially, she decided to pursue something in which she excelled, which was cooking; and

WHEREAS, In December of 1982, Kazimiera Bober opened her deli and began to offer home cooking to neighborhood customers; she would cook at night and sell her ethnic cuisine during the day; through her hard work, perseverance, and dedication, she was able to create a successful business; and

WHEREAS, As her clientele grew, Kazimiera Bober began to recognize that pierogi were her best-selling items; after years of showcasing her products at neighborhood festivals, she was asked to participate at the Taste of Chicago, one of the largest food festivals in the country; it was also at that time that she won the first of four consecutive awards for "The Best Pierogi in Chicago"; through her new-found acclaim, she was able to get her pierogi into some of the largest supermarkets in the Chicagoland area; and

WHEREAS, Kazimiera Bober was chosen by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 15 entrepreneurs who "create exquisite food with the finest ingredients and whose product transcends ethnic orientation"; her pierogi have been sampled by dignitaries such as President Bill Clinton, Vice President Dick Cheney, Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley, Illinois Governor George Ryan, and Illinois State Representatives Maria Antonia "Toni" Berrios and Robert F. Martwick; her pierogi were also the first ever to be served aboard United Airlines, the biggest airline in the world; and

WHEREAS, Kazimiera Bober, with the help of her children and now grandchildren, is successfully fulfilling her "American Dream"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Kazimiera Bober on the occasion of her 40th anniversary of her immigration to the United States and the 36th anniversary of starting her business and wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Kazimiera Bober as a symbol of our esteem and respect.