Kansas HR6040: Commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.

From the enrolled text, March 24, 2026:

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 121st 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 …

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Sponsors

• R. Essex, Robyn (R, 78) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Francis Awerkamp, Francis (I)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Boatman, Abi (D)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2026: Enrolled on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
2. March 17, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 17, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6040?

HR6040 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.

What does HR6040 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.

What is the status of HR6040?

Passed both chambers as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (March 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6040?

R. Essex, Robyn (R, 78), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6040?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6040/