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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF KAREN BOCK KUBLANK
WHEREAS, Karen Bock Kublank, resident of Barrington, lived an extraordinary life in which she dedicated herself to the service of her community; and
WHEREAS, Karen was the first in her family to attend college and she received her BA in English from the University of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Karen prioritized students as an English teacher at Palatine High School from 1972-2001 and as the English Department Chair at Schaumburg High School from 2001-2005; and
WHEREAS, Karen met her husband, Jerry, on New Teacher Day and they taught together in District 211 for 30+ years; and
WHEREAS, Karen’s passion for helping students didn’t end in the classroom as she coached Palatine High School’s first girls’ tennis team, sponsored Student Council, served as President of the local Illinois Association of Student Councils district, and established the Palatine Christmas Bazaar; and
WHEREAS, Karen received a number of accolades for her service, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Principal’s Award of Excellence, and District 211 Honored Faculty Member Award; and
WHEREAS, Karen’s service reached beyond her career as a teacher. She was active in serving her church community, St. Matthew Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, Karen contributed greatly to the community where she lived, Barrington, by organizing the annual Barrington Giving Day and she loved bringing a smile to the faces of the children who benefitted from the program; and
WHEREAS, Karen impacted so many throughout her years of service and will be greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, Karen represented the best in a public servant; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of the Cook County Commissioner would like to recognize Karen Bock Kublank for her dedicated efforts to help young people and her entire community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution are sent to the family of Karen Bock Kublank.
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