No doubt you've heard or read much about our former Curator, Christine Brooks,

 

a 27 year resident of Worth who resigned from the Worth Park District Historical

 

Museum to preserve her health, because of unbearable treatment from within.

 

Her honors and accomplishments were widely acclaimed in more than seven local

 

newspapers.  Christine was named "Illinoisan of the Day" at the State Fair on August

 

21, 2009 for volunteerism and her work with the Worth Historical Museum. 

 

 

She received awards and praise from the following:

 

   A Proclamation from the Governor and Secretary of State

 

   Recognition and Commemoration from the 96th General Assembly of Illinois

 

    A Certificate of Appreciation from the Worth Historical Museum

 

    A Congratulatory Letter from State Representative Renee Kosel

 

    A Certificate of Achievement from Randy Keller, the Mayor of the Village of Worth

 

 

In spite of all these prestigious awards, Christine received no recognition or congra-

 

tulations from the Worth Park District where she worked for more than 10 years.  She

 

loved her job and was a very devoted public servant. 

 

 

What a pity that some elected officials with 20/20 vision cannot see beyond the tip of

 

their nose. 

 

                                                                Dan Kumingo

                                                                Former Mayor of Worth

                                                                and Museum Volunteer since 1995