HR0758 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHEREAS, Mr. Guziec and his wife, Karen, live in Green Oaks near Libertyville and have two daughters, Krista and Kari; his hobbies include woodworking and traveling; he is planning a trip to Italy after his retirement; therefore, be it

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

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