[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF OFFICER JOHN BARTHOLOMEW

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2026

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, 
service, and sacrifice of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who 
gave his life in the line of duty.
  Officer Bartholomew embodied the very best of public service. Each 
day, he served Illinois with a commitment not only to uphold the law, 
but to safeguard the dignity, safety, and well-being of every member of 
his community. His courage was not defined by a single moment, but by a 
long career marked by acts of bravery, compassion, and integrity.
  In neighborhoods across Chicago, Officer Bartholomew was a trusted 
presence, a source of reassurance, and a symbol of stability. Whether 
responding to emergencies or building relationships with the community, 
he carried out his duties with professionalism and humanity. His loss 
is felt deeply not only by his fellow officers, but by the countless 
individuals whose lives he touched.
  We must also recognize the profound sacrifice made by his family, who 
shared him with a profession that demands so much and carries severe 
risk. Their grief is shared by an entire city and state that will not 
forget Officer Bartholomew's service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Officer John 
Bartholomew. May his memory be a blessing, and may we carry forward his 
legacy of service and courage.

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