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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF KENNETH K. GETTY OF LYONS, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Kenneth K. Getty was a pillar of the Lyons community. Ken was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose life was marked by achievement and service; and
WHEREAS, Ken Getty was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 4th, 1941 and moved to Lyons in 1967; and
WHEREAS, Ken is survived by his cherished wife, Anna of 44 years; his children Kenneth T., Christopher, and Katie; his four grandchildren; and his sister, Elizabeth Nelson; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, Ken Getty became the 25th mayor of the Village of Lyons, IL; and
WHEREAS, Ken Getty poured his life and soul into making the lives of Lyons residents better, and was always available to offer his support; and
WHEREAS, Ken Getty also had an accomplished private life, founding Getty Insurance Agency in 1972, which is still a thriving business to this day; and
WHEREAS, Ken, known for his generous spirit, sense of humor, and larger-than-life personality, touched countless lives with his compassion and leadership. All who had the privilege of knowing him will cherish his memory and feel his absence; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the life of Ken Getty made a tremendous impact on those around him, from his family and friends to the entire Lyons community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby honor the life and legacy of Kenneth K. Getty in March of 2025.end