Burr Ridge adopts unanimous resolution honoring former village president Leonard Ruzak
Sep 15, 2026
The board read and adopted a resolution honoring Leonard Ruzak’s decades of public service to Burr Ridge, noting his leadership on parks, roads, annexations and veterans' memorials; the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
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The mayor read a resolution honoring the life and service of Leonard Ruzak, a long‑time Burr Ridge trustee and village president, describing his civic contributions dating to his move to the community in 1956 and his leadership roles through multiple terms. The resolution detailed Ruzak’s work in establishing park space, advancing roads and water improvements, supporting annexations and veterans’ memorials and his service during the Korean War.
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