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Joan “Joanie” MackowiakBuilding DepartmentSomeone you should know!Full Name: Joan “Joanie” MackowiakBirthday: June 29, 1964Birthplace: ChicagoEducation: Grammar School- St. Sym’s; High School- KennedyWork His<strong>to</strong>ry/Experience: Manager, Manor Gym; Parking EnforcementOffice; Building Department clerkWhat I enjoy most about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>: Being able <strong>to</strong> workclosely with <strong>the</strong> residents <strong>of</strong> our <strong>to</strong>wn.Family: Husband Rick, married for 20 years; son-Rick (18); daughter-Hea<strong>the</strong>r (14); and twin daughters Jenny and Jessie (11)One <strong>of</strong> my favorite childhood memories: Going on weekend vacations withmy parents and my bro<strong>the</strong>rs.An important lesson I learned from my parents (or someone else I admire):My parents taught me never <strong>to</strong> doubt myself and <strong>to</strong> always think positiveabout what I am doing.Two television shows I usually find myself watching: CSI Miami, Law andOrderTwo <strong>of</strong> my all-time favorite movies: Dirty Dancing, GreaseA Personal hero <strong>of</strong> mine and why this person is heroic <strong>to</strong> me: My parents,because <strong>the</strong>y raised me with good values that made me what I am <strong>to</strong>day.describe me: Loving, caring, and friendlyMost people don’t know this about me: I’m afraid <strong>of</strong> heights.A typical Sunday is spent: Spending time with my family, watchingtelevisionOne <strong>of</strong> my favorite meals <strong>to</strong> eat (or cook) is: A good steakI started working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>: 2005I have worked for <strong>the</strong> following <strong>to</strong>wn departments: Parking, Building andnow <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong>’s Community CenterI have worked for <strong>the</strong> following <strong>Town</strong> Presidents: Larry Dominick<strong>The</strong> most rewarding thing about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn has been: Meetingso many people in <strong>Town</strong> through my work—a lot <strong>of</strong> new faces.<strong>The</strong> most difficult thing about working for <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn has been: Not beingable <strong>to</strong> please everyone.<strong>The</strong> most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in <strong>to</strong>wn during my tenure is:More programs for children and <strong>the</strong> seniors in <strong>to</strong>wn.Anything else you would like <strong>to</strong> add: Larry, keep up <strong>the</strong> great job!If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation anyw<strong>here</strong> in <strong>the</strong> world, I’dtravel <strong>to</strong>: Italy, because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> food and <strong>the</strong> beautiful placesOne <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best gifts I have ever received was: My loving kidsI’d find it fascinating <strong>to</strong> meet (alive or deceased): Elvis PresleyMore people who know me well would use <strong>the</strong> following three words <strong>to</strong>15
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