Illinois SR 790: MEMORIAL-JOHN G. BARTHOLOMEW

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SR0790LRB104 21858 ECR 37676 r

1SENATE 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 

SR0790- 2 -LRB104 21858 ECR 37676 r

1first; and

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, b