SR0249 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carolyn Ann Clark, who passed away on March 5, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Clark was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 17, 1936 to Ernestine Lawson; she was raised by John and Essie Gardner and educated at Brown Elementary School, Manley High School, and Crane Jr. College; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Clark married Henry Clark in 1956 and they had 10 children, Derrick, Glenn (Margaret), Brian, Marvin (Nadine), Craig (Shirley), Vince (Cheryl), Shawn (Melissa), Christina, Angela, and Dorenda; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Clark was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of the Willing Workers Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Henry and her son, Glenn; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Clark is survived by 9 children; her 15 grandchildren, Romario, Jasmine, Jarvis, Jeremy, Joslyn, Britnei, Morgan, Heather, Ashley, Chazz, Kyle, Jaxon, Jermaine, Aiden, and Bella; her 4 great-grandchildren; 8 siblings; and countless family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carolyn Ann Clark, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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