CONGRATS-JOHN BARRETT

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SR0855
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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congratulate John Barrett on the occasion of his retirement
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after many dedicated years as a teacher; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett has devoted his life to education,
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mentorship, coaching, and service to students, colleagues,
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family, and community; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett, the son of Jack and Nora Barrett,
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was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 24, 1965; he was the eldest of
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four siblings, and he was raised in Bensenville; and

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WHEREAS, From an early age, John Barrett was known for his
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remarkable work ethic and dedication, qualities recognized by
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his high school basketball coach when he was the only senior to
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play on the team; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett received a degree in business
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education from Eastern Illinois University, where he also met
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his future wife, Nancy; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett's teaching career included service
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in Meredosia, at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, at
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St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Springfield, and ultimately at

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Pleasant Plains Middle School, where he left an enduring mark;
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and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett's coaching journey reflected
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perseverance and excellence, culminating in two state
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championships in basketball; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett became a pillar of the school
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community at Pleasant Plains Middle School as an English
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teacher, coach of basketball, baseball, and scholastic bowl,
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sponsor of the Beta Club and the Green Team, participant in
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school plays and talent shows, and, above all, a trusted
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mentor who taught young people not only academic skills but
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how to become thoughtful, better people; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett is a devoted family man whose wife,
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Nancy, has long been his steadfast partner and greatest
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support; together, they have raised four children, Katie,
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Angie, Brian (Mandy), and Nick, and have welcomed the joy of a
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growing family, including their grandson, Rowan; and

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WHEREAS, John Barrett's personal discipline and commitment
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to healthy living have reflected the same determination that
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marked his professional life; after a serious health event in
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2018 and a Parkinson's diagnosis in early 2024, he has
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continued to meet life with courage, openness, and grace,

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inspiring many through his example; and

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WHEREAS, The true measure of John Barrett's career is
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found in the countless students he encouraged, the families he
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supported, the colleagues he uplifted, and the community he
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strengthened, leaving an enduring legacy more valuable than
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any material reward; 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 congratulate John
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Barrett on the occasion of his retirement as a teacher, and we
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express sincere appreciation for his extraordinary years of
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service, his steadfast devotion to students and family, and
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the lasting example he has set for all who have had the
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privilege to know him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we wish John Barrett's retirement be filled
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with health, happiness, and the many blessings he has so
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richly earned; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to John Barrett as a symbol of our esteem and
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respect.

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