RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Malgorzata Ptaszynska came to Chicago thirteen years ago after receiving a Master's degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Warsaw; and,
WHEREAS, Malgorzata began her career in America working at a local Polish newspaper, and after three months, joined WNVR Polskie Radio Chicago 1030 AM, covering important issues like immigration, education, and health care; and,
WHEREAS, In 2009 and 2011, Malgorzata had the honor of being invited to the national Polish Senate in Warsaw to receive awards for her professional work in broadcast journalism; and,
WHEREAS, Connecting her professional goals with local community needs, Malgorzata has helped Polish-Americans adapt to a new life and encourages them to get involved in American social and political life; and,
WHEREAS, Malgorzata has assisted in promoting local Polish organizations and artists. For the last ten years, Malgorzata has helped the Society for Arts in Chicago, a non-for-profit institution focused on exchanging cultural communication between Europe and America; and,
WHEREAS, Malgorzata is a co-founder of a popular website, polishupdate.com
, a contemporary and eclectic site that provides a colorful blog and relevant news content to the Polish community in America and Europe; and,
WHEREAS, As part of her volunteer work, Malgorzata has been an active member of the Polish Constitution Day Parade Committee, and for the last four years, she has been a proud MC of this parade; and,
WHEREAS, For the last two years, Malgorzata has been organizing the Polish National Alliance and Periodontics Health and Wellness Seminars; and,
WHEREAS, Malgorzata is an adjunct instructor at Triton College. Teaching "How to be Successful in College," she inspires her students to reach their goals, manage their time, and prepare themselves for professional work after graduating; and,
WHEREAS, Malgorzata Ptaszynska was also the honorary media advisor to the "...
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