The Prairie Landscape

The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award - 2006


William C. Grabarek

Nominated By The Honorable James L. Willey


Elburn


William C. Grabarek

Since moving to Elburn in 1978, William C. Grabarek has made a tremendous impact on the community, particularly through his contributions as a founding member and current president of the Friends of the Library, a volunteer support group whose activities benefit the local Town and Country Library District. With Mr. Grabarek at the helm, this group raised and donated significant funds to the Library District, which has used them to purchase books and materials as well as make improvements to the library building. In addition, Mr. Grabarek donates his time and his energy to the huge used book sale the Friends of the Library holds each August in conjunction with the Elburn Days festival. Mr. Grabarek has also served his community by serving as a dynamic and visionary chairman of the Elburn Planning Commission; Elburn Mayor James Willey says he is "a quintessential community leader and volunteer."

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