Bill Text: IL HR1303 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Terry M. Marketti of Gardner.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-19 - Resolution Adopted [HR1303 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR1303-Introduced.html

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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

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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.