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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Roger Eugene Clarke of Milan, who 
4passed away on September 13, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was born to Melvin and Lenabelle 
6(Likely) Clarke in Moline on July 2, 1939; he graduated from 
7Reynolds High School and served in the U.S. Navy; he married 
8Sharon R. Samuelson in Rock Island on September 29, 1967; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was a member of Laborers Local #309, 
10and he spent the majority of his career working for Normoyle & 
11Berg; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Roger Clarke enjoyed racing, playing softball, 
13and fishing for walleye; above all else, he cherished his 
14family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 
15and
 
16    WHEREAS, Roger Clarke was preceded in death by his 
17parents; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Roger Clarke is survived by his wife; his 
19children, Sherri (Andy) Sanquist, Scott (Michelle) Clarke, and 
20Jimmy (Ginger Kimmel) Clarke; 12 grandchildren; nine 
 
 
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1great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Larry Clarke and 
2Beverly DeBackere; therefore, be it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
4ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
5Roger Eugene Clarke and extend our sincere condolences to his 
6family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
7further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
9presented to the family of Roger Clarke as an expression of our 
10deepest sympathy.