Kifowit Recognizes Aurora’s Eagle Academy of Martial Arts With Good Neighbor Business Award

AURORA, Ill. – Honoring a local business that goes above and beyond to help the community, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, awarded Eagle Academy of Martial Arts of Shoreline Drive in Aurora and its head instructor Master Mary Treacy-Jansa with her 2013 “Good Neighbor” Business Award. Eagle Academy for Martial Arts was nominated for its volunteer efforts to teach martial arts at schools, churches, and scout meetings to promote self-defense and community safety.

“Learning self-defense skills is a fun and advantageous way to stay in shape and prepare your body and mind to protect yourself, if necessary,” Kifowit said. “As a former Marine, I understand the tremendous dedication and lifelong benefits that come from martial arts training, which includes self-defense, discipline and fitness. Master Treacy-Jansa and Eagle Academy are certainly providing a valuable resource to the community, and the Academy exemplifies what being a ‘Good Neighbor’ is all about.”

Linda Valentine, a resident of Aurora and student of Master Treacy-Jansa who nominated Eagle Academy for the award, also joined Kifowit and Treacy-Jansa for the presentation.

Kifowit is accepting nominations for her “Good Neighbor” Business Award on an ongoing basis. Whether you are the beneficiary of a good deed or an employee who wants to recognize the efforts of your employer, all nominations are welcome. Recipients will be recognized with a visit from Rep. Kifowit and a certificate of appreciation from the State of Illinois for display in their business.

To request a “Good Neighbor” Business Award nomination form, or for more information about Rep. Kifowit’s upcoming events, please contact her constituent service office at 630-585-1308, or email her at Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net.