HR0634 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor W. Thomas (Tom) Clark of Newton for his 50 years of service as the "Voice of the Newton Eagles"; and

WHEREAS, Tom Clark has had a long and distinguished tenure as the play-by-play announcer in the broadcast booth for all Newton Eagle home football games; and

WHEREAS, Tom Clark announced his last home game on October 21, 2011 for the Newton Eagle vs. Breese Mater Dei matchup at Chizevsky Field; and

WHEREAS, Tom Clark was born in 1940; he is a long-time resident of Newton; and

WHEREAS, Tom Clark graduated from Newton Community High School in 1958 and began his football play-by-play announcing in the fall of 1962, missing only two games during his 50 year stint; and

WHEREAS, Thousands of student Jasper County athletes demonstrated their talents and character on the football field during the approximately 225 games Tom Clark announced; and

WHEREAS, Tom Clark continues to serve as a model of commitment, integrity, and dedication for the people of Newton Community High School, the City of Newton, Jasper County, and the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor W. Thomas Clark for his 50 years of service to NCHS football, congratulate him on his recent retirement, and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to W. Thomas Clark as a symbol of our esteem and respect.