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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Officer John G. Bartholomew of the 
4Chicago Police Department, who died in the line of duty on 
5April 25, 2026; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew, the son of George and Kiki 
7(Kutulas) Bartholomew, was born in Evanston on April 21, 1988; 
8and
 
9    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew was a 10-year, 11-month 
10veteran of the Chicago Police Department who was assigned to 
11the 17th District in Albany Park at the time of his passing; he 
12was deeply dedicated to his work, serving his community with 
13honor, integrity, and an unwavering sense of duty; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew had a strong love of history, 
15possessed a passion for sharing his knowledge with others, 
16found joy in life's simple pleasures, such as good food, and 
17was a fan of the character Batman; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew lived a life defined by love, 
19loyalty, and service; he was known for his generosity and his 
20willingness to offer help without hesitation, and he will be 
21remembered as a devoted family man who always put others 
 
 
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2    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew was preceded in death by his 
3grandparents, James and Patricia Bartholomew and Rev. Fr. John 
4and Presbytera Angie Kutulas; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Officer Bartholomew is survived by his wife, 
6Renee (Limbers) Bartholomew; his children, Oliver Buffurine, 
7Miles Buffurine, and Sophia Bartholomew; his siblings, James 
8Bartholomew and Paula (Jonathan) Mueller; his in-laws; his 
9aunts and uncles; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his 
10friends and colleagues; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
13Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department 
14and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and 
15all who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to the family of Officer Bartholomew as an 
18expression of our deepest sympathy.