PALOS HILLS, IL—Hickory Hills resident Cynthia Ramirez has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Green Hills Public Library District Board of Trustees. Ramirez was sworn in at the Oct. 19 board weeting and will serve until the next Consolidated Election in April 2027.
Ramirez was born in Justice, where, as the daughter of a former public-school teacher, she was raised with a deep appreciation for education and literacy. She went on to attend Purdue University and received her bachelor's degree in material science engineering. She now resides in Hickory Hills with her husband and works as a quality engineer in automotive supply manufacturing.
"We were fortunate to have several qualified candidates interested in serving on our Library Board, making this a difficult decision," board president Noula Angelos said in a news release. "We sincerely appreciate everyone's willingness to serve our community. After thoughtful consideration, we are delighted to welcome Cynthia Ramirez and are confident she will be a valuable addition to our board as we continue making our Library a welcoming and enriching resource for all."
As a member of the board, Ramirez will help provide leadership and oversight for the Green Hills Public Library District, supporting its mission of connecting the community with information and experiences to inspire lifelong learning.
"I am honored to be appointed to the Board of Trustees and look forward to serving," Ramirez said. "I am a huge believer in supporting public institutions and literacy. Reading is something I've always enjoyed and as I've grown older and seen the effect that access to reading and books can have on others, I want to do everything I can to support the resources, programming, and services the library provides."
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