The Board of Library Trustees and the family and friends of the late Richard Frisbie gathered at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on Monday evening, May 6, for the dedication of the Richard Frisbie Board Room. Frisbie, who served as a library trustee from 1967 to 2011, holds the distinction as the longest-serving trustee.
"Dick was a dedicated and gifted leader in our community and served on the library board for 44 years," said Joan Brody-Garkisch, vice-president and secretary of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board of Library Trustees. "During that time, he held every office on the board and served eight years as board president."
In recognition of his outstanding service, the board officially named the second floor board room in Frisbie's honor. During the dedication ceremony, Dick was remembered not only for his service, but also for his unwavering support of intellectual freedom and First Amendment rights. In 2004, the Illinois Library Association named him Trustee of the Year and also honored him with its Intellectual Freedom Award.
"We are so fortunate to have had him lead our library board for so many years," said Brody-Garkisch. "His service to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a model for all library trustees."
Frisbie passed away on August 28, 2018 at his home in Arlington Heights. He was 91 years old.