GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2001

RATIFIED BILL

RESOLUTION 2001-20

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 707

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF RICHARD CLARK, FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Richard Schoyler Clark was born on February 12, 1927, to Henry Githens Clark and Ruby Hardy Clark in Wadesboro, North Carolina; and

Whereas, Richard Clark served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946; and

Whereas, Richard Clark attended Pfeiffer College and graduated from Wake Forest College and Wake Forest School of Law; and

Whereas, from 1951 to 1960, Richard Clark practiced law in Asheboro, North Carolina, and, from 1960 until shortly before his death, practiced law in Monroe, North Carolina; and

Whereas, Richard Clark served with honor and distinction as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives during the 1967, 1969, and 1971 sessions of the General Assembly; and

Whereas, as a member of the General Assembly, Richard Clark earned the respect of his fellow colleagues and of the consumers of this State for whom he advocated; and

Whereas, Richard Clark ran for Congress in 1972; and

Whereas, Richard Clark believed in the democratic process, encouraging people to vote in every election; and

Whereas, Richard Clark was a loyal and faithful member of the Democratic Party, serving in many capacities, including as a member of the Randolph County Young Democrats Club, Chair of the Democratic Party in Randolph and Union Counties, precinct chair, fund-raiser, and campaign cochair; and

Whereas, Richard Clark served as President of the Consumers Council and as a public member of the General Statutes Commission; and

Whereas, Richard Clark served the community in many worthwhile capacities and was a devoted member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church; and

Whereas, Richard Clark died on February 21, 2001; and

Whereas, Richard Clark is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret Gerock Clark; four daughters, Connie Hiltz, Mary Swindler, Elizabeth Woody, and Nancy Smith; and several grandchildren; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Richard Clark and expresses its appreciation for the service he rendered to North Carolina and its citizens.

SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Richard Clark for the loss of their beloved family member.

SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Richard Clark.

SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 21^st day of June, 2001.

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                                                                         Beverly E. Perdue

                                                                         President of the Senate

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                                                                         James B. Black

                                                                         Speaker of the House of Representatives