SR0479 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0479 LRB103 34317 ECR 64146 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roger Eugene Clarke of Milan, who passed away on September 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was born to Melvin and Lenabelle (Likely) Clarke in Moline on July 2, 1939; he graduated from Reynolds High School and served in the U.S. Navy; he married Sharon R. Samuelson in Rock Island on September 29, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was a member of Laborers Local #309, and he spent the majority of his career working for Normoyle & Berg; and

WHEREAS, Roger Clarke enjoyed racing, playing softball, and fishing for walleye; above all else, he cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Roger Clarke is survived by his wife; his children, Sherri (Andy) Sanquist, Scott (Michelle) Clarke, and Jimmy (Ginger Kimmel) Clarke; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Larry Clarke and Beverly DeBackere; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roger Eugene Clarke and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Roger Clarke as an expression of our deepest sympathy.