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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The education of children is one of the most noble 
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pursuits one can undertake; and

 
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    WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Scott Guziec 
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will retire on June 30, 2004, after 31 years as an educator; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Guziec grew up on Chicago's north side and 
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graduated from St. Patrick's High School; he majored in history 
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at Northern Illinois University and earned a master's degree at 
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Northeastern University; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Guziec started his career as a special 
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education teacher and then as principal in Waukegan before 
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becoming principal at Northwood Junior High in Highland Park; 
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he served as principal at Daniel Wright School in Lincolnshire 
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before moving on to superintendent of the Lincolnshire/Prairie 
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View School District #103; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Guziec is a member of several professional 
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organizations, including the Lake County Superintendents 
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Association, the Superintendent Articulation Council (SAC), 
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the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 
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the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the 
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Illinois Association of School Boards, and the American 
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Association of School Administrators; and

 
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    WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Guziec received the Lake County 
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Superintendent of the Year award from his peers, the members of 
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the Lake County Superintendents Association; this award was 
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based on accomplishments, leadership skills, and professional 
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development; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Guziec and his wife, Karen, live in Green Oaks 
 


 






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near Libertyville and have two daughters, Krista and Kari; his 
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hobbies include woodworking and traveling; he is planning a 
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trip to Italy after his retirement; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Scott Guziec on the occasion of his retirement 
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after 31 years in education, and we thank him for his many 
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years of dedication to the field; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Scott Guziec as an expression of our respect and 
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esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing retirement.