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This resolution congratulates John Patrick Collins on his upcoming 90th birthday, celebrating his life and accomplishments. Born in Chicago in 1935, Collins has had a distinguished career with the Chicago Police Department (CPD), serving for 35 years and rising through the ranks from detective to district commander before retiring in 1994. The resolution highlights his early life, including his education at St. Mel and Quigley Prep Seminary, his military service in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, and his attendance at Christian Brothers College and DePaul University. It also recognizes his personal life, noting his marriage to Kathleen M. O'Donovan in 1961 and their long-lasting relationship, as well as his roles as a father, grandfather, and community member. The resolution commends Collins for his dedicated public service, particularly his law enforcement career, and even mentions his post-retirement assistance in solving a cold case in 2024. The Illinois House of Representatives formally congratulates John P. Collins on his 90th birthday, wishes him many more happy years, and resolves to present him with a copy of the resolution as a token of their esteem and respect.

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