Kansas HR 6040: Recognizing the 31st anniversary of sister-state relations between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

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HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6040
A RESOLUTION recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.
WHEREAS, Today we recognize and honor the life and service of our colleague, Representative
John Resman, who faithfully represented the 121
st District in the Kansas House of Representatives
and whose passing leaves a void in this body and in the State of Kansas; and
WHEREAS, John was born on April 4, 1955, in Passaic, New Jersey, and attended high school and
college in New Jersey before beginning his career in public service; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, John enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at the United
States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he served as a military policeman
and corrections specialist; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, John continued his work in corrections with the
Federal Bureau of Prisons, serving as a correctional officer at the United States Penitentiary in
Leavenworth, Kansas, and later at the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Returning to Kansas in 1982, John began a distinguished 28-year career with the
Johnson County Sheriff's Office, serving in multiple divisions and rising through the ranks to
Sergeant, Lieutenant and ultimately Captain, where he served on the Sheriff's Office Command Staff
prior to his retirement in 2010; and
WHEREAS, John's dedication to public service extended into the legislative arena when he was
appointed to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2017 to represent the 121
st District and was
thereafter elected four times by his constituents, continuing to serve with integrity and dedication until
his passing; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in the Legislature, Representative Resman served on the
Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, the Federal and State Affairs Committee and as Vice
Chairman of the Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee, bringing valuable law
enforcement experience and insight to issues affecting public safety and justice; and
WHEREAS, Representative Resman was known for his steadfast advocacy of fiscal responsibility,
quality education and traditional Kansas values, earning the respect of colleagues and constituents
alike; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in uniform and in elected office, Representative Resman
performed his duties with integrity, discipline and a genuine concern for the people whom he served;
and
WHEREAS, Representative John Resman passed away on March 2, 2026, at his home in Olathe,
Kansas, while actively serving the people of his district: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we recognize, honor
and commemorate the life and service of Representative John Resman and express our deep
appreciation for his unwavering commitment to the State of Kansas and the people of the 121
st
District; and
Be it further resolved: That we express our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the
family of Representative John Resman and extend our thoughts and prayers during this time of
sorrow.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE, and was adopted by that body

Speaker of the House.

Chief Clerk of the House.