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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KENNETH L. VALLOW
WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom called Kenneth L. Vallow from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth L. Vallow was born on December 3, 1946 to William "Buck" Vallow and Effie (Hathaway) Vallow; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth was drafted into the Army, where he served as a Military Police Officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After two years of service, Kenneth returned home and continued working in civil service; and
WHEREAS, While employed with a trucking company, Kenneth also joined the East Hazel Crest Police Department, as well as the East Hazel Crest Fire Department as a volunteer fireman. Kenneth's career spanned 49 years as a police officer with the East Hazel Crest Police Department, and 28 years as a fireman with the East Hazel Crest Fire Department. Kenneth held the titles of patrolman, Detective, Evidence Technician, Criminal Investigator, Field Training Officer and Chief of Police during his career with the East Hazel Crest Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Vallow completed two stints as the Chief of Police; from 1979 until 1984, and from 2016 until his death; and.
WHEREAS, Kenneth L. Vallow was a devoted husband for nearly 50 years to Joanne (Pushala), beloved father to his sons Kenneth (Barbara), Keith (fianc? Jessica), Kristopher (Jillian) and Kevin (Lisa). Additionally, Kenneth was idolized and adored by his grandchildren Scotty, Justin, McKenna, Landon, Jaxon, Dominic, Jocelyn, Nolan, Camden, Kaylee and Kendal and great grandchild Evelyn, brothers William (Carol) Vallow, Thomas (Janice) Vallow, Timothy (Marsha) Vallow and Gerald Vallow; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth L Vallow's physical presence may no longer be with us, we shall remember his strong work ethic, knowledge, dedication, loyalty and love have been passed on to his children and grandchildren, so that many more generations may flourish. Many people who have crossed Kenneth's path say how lucky they were to have known him, whi...
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