SR0719 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Paul M. Clark of Alton on Sunday, April 9, 2006; and

WHEREAS, He was born April 12, 1938, in Eldorado to William M. and Jewel E. (Penrod) Clark; he married the former Virginia Merritt on December 27, 1958, in Herrin; he later married the former Edie Lawrence on May 23, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Clark retired in 1994 from Laclede Steel after 35 years as an electrician; he was an active leader in the labor movement for over 30 years, serving as shop steward, grievance committeeman, vice president, and president of Local 3643 USWA from 1977 to 1980; he served as secretary of the Alton-Wood River Federation of Labor and vice president of the 20th Congressional District Cope; he was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman and was active in the political process all of his adult working life, working to pass legislation in Washington, D.C., and Springfield; and

WHEREAS, He was a member and elected trustee of Eagles Aerie 254, Piasa Masonic Lodge 27, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner of the Ainad Rolling Nobles three-wheeler unit, entertaining crowds for 17 years, having fun, and helping kids; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Paul M. Clark has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Edie; his daughters and their husbands, Paula and Dan Resavage and their two children, Fallon and Ryan, and Jennifer and Minas Konstadinopulos and their two children, Sofia and Georgus; his son, Scott Clark; his stepson, Marc Lawrence; his sister, Elizabeth Downing; his brother, William E. Clark; and his numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paul M. Clark, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.