SR0500 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Zachary Bailey, his wife, Kelsey Bailey, and their children, Vada Rose and Samuel Bailey, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Montana on October 22, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Zachary Bailey was the beloved son of former Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey, who served with distinction in the Illinois Senate from 2021 to 2023, and his wife, Cindy Bailey; and

WHEREAS, Zachary Bailey, age 37, was a devoted husband, father, man of faith, and fourth-generation farmer who contributed to the success and growth of the family's agricultural operations; and

WHEREAS, Kelsey Bailey, age 35, was a kind, passionate, and inspiring individual who owned Faithfully Fit Supplements and Nutrition, a business in Effingham, where she encouraged others to pursue healthier lives guided by faith, dedication, and service; and

WHEREAS, Zachary and Kelsey Bailey shared a deep and abiding faith that shaped their lives and their marriage; and

WHEREAS, Zachary and Kelsey Bailey were devoted parents who found their greatest fulfillment in their family and in raising their children with love and faith; and

WHEREAS, Vada Rose Bailey, age 12, and Samuel Bailey, age 7, were beloved children who brought joy and happiness to all who knew them and will be remembered for their laughter and curiosity; and

WHEREAS, The entire Bailey family was active in their ministry and in their community, living their faith through service, kindness, and compassion toward others; and

WHEREAS, The Baileys' second eldest child, Finnley Tate Bailey, age 10, survives his parents and siblings and is surrounded by the love and support of family and friends; and

WHEREAS, The Bailey family's sudden and heartbreaking loss has deeply affected the community of Louisville and all who knew them, leaving an enduring legacy of faith, love, and unity; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Zachary, Kelsey, Vada Rose, and Samuel Bailey and extend our heartfelt condolences to Darren and Cindy Bailey, Finnley Bailey, and the entire Bailey family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Zachary and Kelsey Bailey as an expression of our deepest sympathy and support.