SR0123 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert C. "Bob" Clark of Wyoming, who passed on January 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark was born in Chicago to Harry W. and Jeanette I. (McCullough) Clark on April 3, 1943; he served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1970, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam; he married Sandra A. "Sandi" (Ferris) Webber on July 7, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark spent several years in law enforcement, last serving in that field as Wyoming Chief of Police; later, he worked as a maintenance technician in various area hospitals, retiring from OSF in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark was a member of the Wyoming American Legion for 44 years, serving as both Post 91 Commander and 16th District Commander; he was part of the Central Illinois World War II Reenactors and sought to keep the history of World War II alive for future generations; he served many years as a Boy Scout Master for local Boy Scout Troop 142; his greatest joy was spending time with his growing family and his friends; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark sang and played country-western music for over 60 years, including performing at many local events with Country Edition, a band he and a group of musician friends organized; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Penny Ann Byrd; his brothers-in-law, Larry Byrd, James Tiller, and Charles "David" Rachel; and his great-granddaughter, Rorie Mae Hendrick; and

WHEREAS, Bob Clark is survived by his wife, Sandi; his daughter, Terri (Kelvin) Dudley; Sandi's children, Lynne (Paul) Knobloch, Wendy (Tim) Wagner, and Rich (Tanya) Webber; his grandchildren, Zach (Daniela) Knobloch, Chelsea (Derek) Hendrick, Shelby (Kolby) Haars, Logan Knobloch (Cassidy Baxter), Mark Wagner, Evan (Courtney) Webber, Shailar Webber (Ian Vrooman), Corbin and Bria Webber, David (Karleena) Wade, Danny (Megan) Wade, Tiffanie (Josh) Cooler, Stephanie (Kylee) Pagan, and A.J. Blackwell; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his sisters-in-law, Eleanor "Peaches" Tiller and Beatrice "Jr." Rachel; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert C. "Bob" 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 Bob Clark as an expression of our deepest sympathy.