MEMORIAL-CHRISTOPHER J. CLARK

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HR0766
LRB104 21305 LAW 36115 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of
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Christopher J. "Chris" Clark, the former Mayor of Harvey; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark was born to Melanie Whitaker and
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Clarence Clark in Harvey on June 23, 1969; in his youth, he
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worked professionally in the voiceover industry; he graduated
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from Chicago State University before pursuing his law degree
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at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark built a distinguished career as an
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attorney and public servant, ultimately serving the City of
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Harvey as both alderperson and mayor; he was deeply proud of
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his hometown, referring to Harvey as "the best place on
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Earth", and he remained committed to giving back to his
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community and advocating for progress beyond his time in
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office; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark recently launched a YouTube channel,
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Behind the Bars, where he explored the intersection of music
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and law; his channel reflected his unique personality and
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signature style of glasses, a classic t-shirt, and a bow tie;
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and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark enjoyed watching boxing and films,
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attending musicals, spending meaningful time with loved ones,
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and listening to music, especially Prince; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark, beyond his public roles, was a
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devoted son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather whose
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love for family was central to his life; he will be remembered
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for his wisdom, kind heart, unwavering integrity, and selfless
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devotion to others; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark was preceded in death by his brother,
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Dion Clark; and

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WHEREAS, Chris Clark is survived by his parents; his
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children, Jaimie, Erica (Alfred), and Kristen (Johnny); eight
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grandchildren; his siblings, Dino (Angela), Layarda (Keith),
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Clarence, Ebony (Damien), Lafesa (Kevin), Exxie (Aleshia),
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Robert, Naomi, Michael, Lydia, and Freddie; and many nieces,
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nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Christopher J. "Chris" Clark, the
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former Mayor of Harvey, and extend our sincere condolences to
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his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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

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