Background
Kustra, Robert W. was born on March 21, 1943 in St. Louis. Son of Walter and Loretto (Shaughnessy) Kustra.
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Robert W. Kustra
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Robert W. Kustra, American State official, educator. Named Best Freshman Republican, Illinois Political Reporter, 1981, Best Freshman Senator, 1983; Outstanding Legislator, Illinois Association School Bds., 1987-1988, Friend of Education, Illinois State Board Education, 1987-1988, Heritage award Illinois Division of the Polish-American Congress., 1992. Trustee Village of Glenview, Illinois, 1978-1980.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science, St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kansas, 1965; Master of Arts in Public Administration, Southern Illinois U., 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University of Illinois, 1975.
Career
Professor, Northwestern University professor, University of Illinois at Springfield (formerly Sangamon State University) professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago executive assistant to the United States Senator Charles Percy, Chicago, 1978-1980; state representative, Illinois House of Representatives, 1981-1983; state senator, Illinois State Senate, 1983-1991; lieutenant governor, State of Illinois, Springfield, since 1991; chairman, Illinois Board Higher Education, since 1997. Professor Roosevelt U., Loyola University, Lincoln Land. Community College, Springfield.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Village of Glenview, Illinois, 1978-1980.
Connections
Married Kathleen Breidert, September 10, 1989. Children: Jennifer, Stephen. Stepchild: Matthew Breidert.
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Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Named Best Freshman Republican, Illinois Political Reporter, 1981, Best Freshman Senator, 1983. Outstanding Legislator, Illinois Association School Bds., 1987-1988, Friend of Education, Illinois State Board Education, 1987-1988, Heritage award Illinois Division of the Polish-American Congress., 1992.Named Best Freshman Republican, Illinois Political Reporter, 1981, Best Freshman Senator, 1983. Outstanding Legislator, Illinois Association School Bds., 1987-1988, Friend of Education, Illinois State Board Education, 1987-1988, Heritage award Illinois Division of the Polish-American Congress., 1992.