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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Susan Bolek,
3 K-2 Literacy Coordinator of Community Consolidated District
4 93 in Oak Park, is the recipient of the Milken Family
5 Foundation National Educator Award; and
6 WHEREAS, Mrs. Bolek is one of 100 exceptional educators
7 in 46 states who were selected in 2002 to receive this honor
8 which includes an unrestricted financial award of $25,000;
9 criteria for selection are: exceptional educational talent as
10 evidenced by outstanding instructional practices in the
11 classroom, school, and profession; outstanding accomplishment
12 and strong long-range potential for professional and policy
13 leadership; and an engaging and inspiring presence that
14 motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the
15 community; and
16 WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1985, the Milken Educator
17 Awards Program has presented over $46 million in Awards to
18 nearly 2,000 recipients in 46 states; a total of 93 educators
19 have received the Award since Illinois joined the program in
20 1988; and
21 WHEREAS, As a recipient, Mrs. Bolek joins a national
22 network of outstanding teachers and administrators dedicated
23 to elevating their profession and affecting the policies that
24 shape their classrooms and schools; therefore, be it
25 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
26 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
27 we congratulate Susan Bolek on being recognized by the Milken
28 Family Foundation with a National Educator Award and we
29 commend her for the devotion and diligence in her teaching
30 and leadership necessary to achieve such an honor; and be it
31 further
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1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to Susan Bolek as a token of our respect and
3 esteem.