Illinois SR 855: MEMORIAL-KEITH RECTOR

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SR0855LRB104 22241 ECR 38573 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 

3congratulate John Barrett on the occasion of his retirement 

4after many dedicated years as a teacher; and

5 WHEREAS, John Barrett has devoted his life to education, 

6mentorship, coaching, and service to students, colleagues, 

7family, and community; and

8 WHEREAS, John Barrett, the son of Jack and Nora Barrett, 

9was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 24, 1965; he was the eldest of 

10four siblings, and he was raised in Bensenville; and

11 WHEREAS, From an early age, John Barrett was known for his 

12remarkable work ethic and dedication, qualities recognized by 

13his high school basketball coach when he was the only senior to 

14play on the team; and

15 WHEREAS, John Barrett received a degree in business 

16education from Eastern Illinois University, where he also met 

17his future wife, Nancy; and

18 WHEREAS, John Barrett's teaching career included service 

19in Meredosia, at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, at 

20St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Springfield, and ultimately at 

SR0855- 2 -LRB104 22241 ECR 38573 r

1Pleasant Plains Middle School, where he left an enduring mark; 

2and

3 WHEREAS, John Barrett's coaching journey reflected 

4perseverance and excellence, culminating in two state 

5championships in basketball; and

6 WHEREAS, John Barrett became a pillar of the school 

7community at Pleasant Plains Middle School as an English 

8teacher, coach of basketball, baseball, and scholastic bowl, 

9sponsor of the Beta Club and the Green Team, participant in 

10school plays and talent shows, and, above all, a trusted 

11mentor who taught young people not only academic skills but 

12how to becom