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Deborah MikolajewskiParking Enforcement OfficeSomeone you should know!Full Name: Deborah A. MikolajewskiBirthday: November 16Birthplace: ChicagoEducation:Grammar School, Burnham School;Graduate, Mor<strong>to</strong>n East High SchoolWork His<strong>to</strong>ry/Experience: Assistant Manager, U.S. JewelryParking Enforcement Officer, <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>What I enjoy most about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>: <strong>Cicero</strong> is one <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> few <strong>to</strong>wns I know that still does look out for its residents. It is veryrewarding <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> help people in need.Family: Tom, husband <strong>of</strong> 16 years; two daughters: Ashley (16), Jessica (11)One <strong>of</strong> my favorite childhood memories: Going <strong>to</strong> Cubs games with myuncles and grandma.An important lesson I learned from my parents (or someone else I admire):My uncle taught me <strong>to</strong> never say that you can’t do something--always tryyour best.Two television shows I usually find myself watching: Forensic Files andHannah Montana (thanks <strong>to</strong> my daughter).Two <strong>of</strong> my all-time favorite movies: Fighting Sullivans & GreaseA Personal hero <strong>of</strong> mine and why this person is heroic <strong>to</strong> me: My grandmaand uncles. <strong>The</strong>y <strong>to</strong>ok me in and raised me.If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation anyw<strong>here</strong> in <strong>the</strong> world, I’dtravel <strong>to</strong>: ItalyOne <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best gifts I have ever received was: My childrenaway when I was one-day-old.More people who know me well would use <strong>the</strong> following three words <strong>to</strong>describe me: Honest, Loyal, and Dedicated (<strong>to</strong> what I believe in).Most people don’t know this about me: I get very emotional.A typical Sunday is spent: Going out shopping, just me and my girlsOne <strong>of</strong> my favorite meals <strong>to</strong> eat (or cook) is: Pizza by dialing Al’s--because Idon’t like <strong>to</strong> cook.I started working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>: June <strong>of</strong> 2004I have worked for <strong>the</strong> following <strong>to</strong>wn departments: Parking EnforcementI have worked for <strong>the</strong> following <strong>Town</strong> Presidents: Betty Loren Maltese,Ramiro Gonzales, and Larry Dominick<strong>The</strong> most rewarding thing about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn has been: Meetingnew people. I work outside, so everyday you meet someone new andexciting.<strong>The</strong> most difficult thing about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn has been: <strong>The</strong>negativity we get in our department for trying <strong>to</strong> enforce <strong>the</strong> (parking)laws.<strong>The</strong> most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in <strong>to</strong>wn during my tenure is:More businesses locating <strong>to</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>. Also more programs for our children andseniors.Anything else you would like <strong>to</strong> add: In <strong>the</strong> past almost three years I’venoticed great things coming in<strong>to</strong> our <strong>to</strong>wn thanks <strong>to</strong> Larry Dominick. I can’twait <strong>to</strong> see what o<strong>the</strong>r great things he has in s<strong>to</strong>re for us.I’d find it fascinating <strong>to</strong> meet (alive or deceased): My mom--she passed14

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