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This memorial resolution mourns the death of Tony Etz, a notable television entertainment professional and dedicated Knox College alumnus and trustee who passed away on March 10, 2025, at age 64. The resolution highlights Etz's significant professional achievements, including his 30-year career at Creative Arts Agency (CAA) where he represented writers, directors, actors, and producers, and executive produced several television movies. It also emphasizes his deep connection to Knox College, where he was a fourth-generation student and later served as board chair, playing a crucial role in the college's strategic planning and growth. The resolution celebrates Etz's contributions to higher education, entertainment industry, and civic leadership, noting his establishment of the Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership and Dialogue in 2024, which aims to foster collaborative dialogue across different viewpoints. Additionally, the resolution expresses condolences to his surviving family members, including his wife Nancy, son Alex, and siblings, and formally resolves to present a copy of the memorial to his family as an expression of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=319&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104