HR1402 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Louise Clark of Peoria, who passed away on August 19, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark was born on November 18, 1941 in Peoria; her parents were Arthur Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Crooks; she married Sammy Lee Clark, Sr. on December 20, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark retired as a material control specialist at Caterpillar, Inc. after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark was an active member and Past Worthy Matron of the Silver Star Chapter 74 Order Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated of the State of Illinois and its Jurisdiction, Past Loyal Lady Ruler of Menelik Assembly #58 Order of the Golden Circle, and Past Illustrious Commandress of Kamar Court # 113 of Springfield; she was also a faithful member of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where she was an usher, and a faithful member of the United Usher Board; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two grandsons; and

WHEREAS, Mary Clark is survived by her husband, Sammy L. Clark, Sr.; her daughters, Alisa (Robert) Hinton, Veronica Watson, Virginia Clark, Vanetta Watson, and Luciana Baker; her sons, Curtis A. Crooks and Sammy L. Clark, Jr.; her sister, Eunice Crooks; her brother, Tony Crooks; her stepmother, Lillian Crooks; 32 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Mary Louise Clark; and be it further

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