MEMORIAL-JOHN G. BARTHOLOMEW

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SR0790
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Officer John G. Bartholomew of the
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Chicago Police Department, who died in the line of duty on
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April 25, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew, the son of George and Kiki
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(Kutulas) Bartholomew, was born in Evanston on April 21, 1988;
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and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew was a 10-year, 11-month
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veteran of the Chicago Police Department who was assigned to
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the 17th District in Albany Park at the time of his passing; he
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was deeply dedicated to his work, serving his community with
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honor, integrity, and an unwavering sense of duty; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew had a strong love of history,
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possessed a passion for sharing his knowledge with others,
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found joy in life's simple pleasures, such as good food, and
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was a fan of the character Batman; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew lived a life defined by love,
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loyalty, and service; he was known for his generosity and his
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willingness to offer help without hesitation, and he will be
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remembered as a devoted family man who always put others

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first; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew was preceded in death by his
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grandparents, James and Patricia Bartholomew and Rev. Fr. John
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and Presbytera Angie Kutulas; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew is survived by his wife,
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Renee (Limbers) Bartholomew; his children, Oliver Buffurine,
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Miles Buffurine, and Sophia Bartholomew; his siblings, James
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Bartholomew and Paula (Jonathan) Mueller; his in-laws; his
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aunts and uncles; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his
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friends and colleagues; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department
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and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and
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all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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

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