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Key moments and achievements from John Resman's life.
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· Olathe, Kansas, U.S.
Military Service
John Resman enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1976 and was stationed at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He later joined the Kansas National Guard and worked as a corrections officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth before transferring to a federal prison in Otisville, New York.
Military Service
John Resman enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1976 and was stationed at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He later joined the Kansas National Guard and worked as a corrections officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth before transferring to a federal prison in Otisville, New York.
Career Achievement
In November 1982, John Resman returned to Kansas and began a 28-year career with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. During his tenure, he served primarily in the Investigations Division for 21 years, where he was instrumental in developing the Crime Scene Unit, Computer Forensic Unit, and Sexual Predator Unit.
Career Achievement
In November 1982, John Resman returned to Kansas and began a 28-year career with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. During his tenure, he served primarily in the Investigations Division for 21 years, where he was instrumental in developing the Crime Scene Unit, Computer Forensic Unit, and Sexual Predator Unit.
Career Achievement
In 2009, Resman was promoted to Captain in the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division, marking the pinnacle of his distinguished 28-year law enforcement career. He continued to serve until his retirement in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of modernized investigative capabilities.
Career Achievement
In 2009, Resman was promoted to Captain in the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division, marking the pinnacle of his distinguished 28-year law enforcement career. He continued to serve until his retirement in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of modernized investigative capabilities.
Career Milestone
Captain John Resman retired from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in 2010 after 28 years of service. His career contributions included building the office's Crime Scene Unit, Computer Forensic Unit, and Sexual Predator Unit from the ground up, transforming the department's investigative capabilities.
Career Milestone
Captain John Resman retired from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in 2010 after 28 years of service. His career contributions included building the office's Crime Scene Unit, Computer Forensic Unit, and Sexual Predator Unit from the ground up, transforming the department's investigative capabilities.
Political Career
In February 2017, John Resman was chosen by Republican Precinct Committee Members to succeed Representative Mike Kiegerl, who resigned from the Kansas House of Representatives for health reasons. Resman took over representing District 121, which includes parts of De Soto, Gardner, and Olathe.
Political Career
In February 2017, John Resman was chosen by Republican Precinct Committee Members to succeed Representative Mike Kiegerl, who resigned from the Kansas House of Representatives for health reasons. Resman took over representing District 121, which includes parts of De Soto, Gardner, and Olathe.
Election Victory
After being appointed to fill a vacancy, Resman won election to a full term in the Kansas House of Representatives in 2018. He went on to win reelection three more times, including most recently in 2024, earning the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
Election Victory
After being appointed to fill a vacancy, Resman won election to a full term in the Kansas House of Representatives in 2018. He went on to win reelection three more times, including most recently in 2024, earning the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
Posthumous Honor
Following Resman's death on March 2, 2026, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly directed that flags be flown at half-staff in his honor, recognizing his decades of service as both a law enforcement officer and state legislator. Colleagues described his passing as sudden and mourned his contributions to Kansas governance.
Posthumous Honor
Following Resman's death on March 2, 2026, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly directed that flags be flown at half-staff in his honor, recognizing his decades of service as both a law enforcement officer and state legislator. Colleagues described his passing as sudden and mourned his contributions to Kansas governance.
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