[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 35 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MRS. MARIAN KRUPICKA

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marian Krupicka as 
Darien, Illinois' Citizen of the Year 2016.
  Mrs. Krupicka first began her support of public libraries in 1978 by 
volunteering with the Darien Library, which at that time was housed in 
a bus. What started as a small book mobile in a parking lot in Darien 
in 1978 has grown to the renowned award winning Indian Prairie Public 
Library thanks to Mrs. Krupicka and her perseverance to achieve the 
best.
  Mrs. Krupicka's contribution to the Darien community doesn't stop at 
her library service; she also dedicated 30 years of her life to 
educating students. She was a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher 
at Eisenhower High School. During her teaching career, she touched many 
students' hearts through her ``not one size fits all'' teaching 
philosophy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mrs. 
Krupicka for being named Darien's Citizen of the Year and thank her for 
the time, service, and commitment she has given to our community.