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This resolution mourns the passing of Brian Keith Baptist, a Jacksonville, Illinois native who had a distinguished career as an educator and law enforcement officer. The document highlights Baptist's life journey, including his high school and college athletic achievements, his teaching career at Jacksonville High School, and his more than 20-year service in law enforcement, during which he was promoted to sergeant and received multiple commendations. The resolution celebrates Baptist's personal qualities, such as his love for the Chicago Cubs, his sense of humor, and his dedication to family and friends, while also providing details about his family members and survivors. The Illinois Senate officially expresses its condolences to Baptist's family, extending sympathy through this memorial resolution and noting his contributions to education and law enforcement in the community. The resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the document to Baptist's family as a gesture of remembrance and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=436&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104