HR1303 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to mourn the death of Terry M. Marketti of Gardner, who passed away on December 14, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti was born in Joliet in 1956; his parents were Charles C. and Matilda "Tillie" Marketti; he grew up with his 2 brothers, Charles and Rick; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti dedicated his life to serving the communities of Grundy County, winning his first elected position at the age of 18 on the South Wilmington Village Board, where he served for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti served with the Grundy County Sheriff's Department for 35 years; he rose from Chief Deputy to Sheriff by appointment in March of 2004 following the sudden death of Sheriff Jim Olson; he would go on to win re-election as Sheriff 3 more times, running once unopposed; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti also served on numerous boards for charities and other local organizations throughout his life, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Grundy Area P.A.D.S. (Public Action to Deliver Shelter), the Community Foundation of Grundy County, the Grundy Economic Development Council, Breaking Away, the Gardner Village Board, the No Tolerance Task Force, the Grundy County Emergency Telephone Systems Board, Operation St. Nick, We Care of Grundy County, and many others; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti was also a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington, where those who knew him best described him as a generous soul; he was known to donate to many local charities, non-profit organizations, and individuals; and

WHEREAS, Terry Marketti was dearly loved by his family and friends, was highly respected in law enforcement, and had a generosity that was legendary throughout the community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terry M. Marketti and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Terry Marketti as an expression of our deepest sympathy.