SR1423 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ralph E. "Pete" Clark of East Moline, who passed away on September 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Clark was born in Waukee, Iowa to Robert Sr. and Ruth (Keyes) Clark on December 15, 1943; he graduated from UT High School in 1963; he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965, and he served in the 7th Evacuation Hospital in Darmstadt, Germany; he was honorably discharged in 1967; he married Jo Marckese in Moline on September 10, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Clark worked as a machine operator at John Deere Harvester Works for over 30 years until he retired in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Clark was an aviation enthusiast, and he earned his private pilot's license, twin engine and instrument certifications, and his instructor's license; he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, amateur archeology, and family genealogy; he was a loving husband and father who deeply enjoyed having the family all at home; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Clark was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Clark is survived by his wife; his daughters, Stephanie Clark and Sarah Clark; his brothers, Dean Clark, Bill (Ellie) Clark, and Tommy Clark; his special friends, Alan VerBeke and cousin Larry Glasford; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ralph E. "Pete" Clark 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 Ralph Clark as an expression of our deepest sympathy.