Illinois SR 500: MEMORIAL-JEFFREY RAY STEPHENS

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SR0500LRB104 16113 MST 29430 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the tragic deaths of Zachary Bailey, his wife, 

4Kelsey Bailey, and their children, Vada Rose and Samuel 

5Bailey, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Montana 

6on October 22, 2025; and

7 WHEREAS, Zachary Bailey was the beloved son of former 

8Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey, who served with 

9distinction in the Illinois Senate from 2021 to 2023, and his 

10wife, Cindy Bailey; and

11 WHEREAS, Zachary Bailey, age 37, was a devoted husband, 

12father, man of faith, and fourth-generation farmer who 

13contributed to the success and growth of the family's 

14agricultural operations; and

15 WHEREAS, Kelsey Bailey, age 35, was a kind, passionate, 

16and inspiring individual who owned Faithfully Fit Supplements 

17and Nutrition, a business in Effingham, where she encouraged 

18others to pursue healthier lives guided by faith, dedication, 

19and service; and

20 WHEREAS, Zachary and Kelsey Bailey shared a deep and 

21abiding faith that shaped their lives and their marriage; and

SR0500- 2 -LRB104 16113 MST 29430 r

1 WHEREAS, Zachary and Kelsey Bailey were devoted parents 

2who found their greatest fulfillment in their family and in 

3raising their children with love and faith; and

4 WHEREAS, Vada Rose Bailey, age 12, and Samuel Bailey, age 

57, were beloved children who brought joy and happiness to all 

6who knew them and will be remembered for their laughter and 

7curiosity; and

8 WHEREAS, The entire Bailey family was active in their 

9ministry and in their community, living their faith through 

10service, kindness, and compassion toward others; and

11 WHEREAS, The Baileys'