Illinois HR 766: MEMORIAL-CHRISTOPHER J. CLARK

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HR0766LRB104 21305 LAW 36115 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of 

4Christopher J. "Chris" Clark, the former Mayor of Harvey; and

5 WHEREAS, Chris Clark was born to Melanie Whitaker and 

6Clarence Clark in Harvey on June 23, 1969; in his youth, he 

7worked professionally in the voiceover industry; he graduated 

8from Chicago State University before pursuing his law degree 

9at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and

10 WHEREAS, Chris Clark built a distinguished career as an 

11attorney and public servant, ultimately serving the City of 

12Harvey as both alderperson and mayor; he was deeply proud of 

13his hometown, referring to Harvey as "the best place on 

14Earth", and he remained committed to giving back to his 

15community and advocating for progress beyond his time in 

16office; and

17 WHEREAS, Chris Clark recently launched a YouTube channel, 

18Behind the Bars, where he explored the intersection of music 

19and law; his channel reflected his unique personality and 

20signature style of glasses, a classic t-shirt, and a bow tie; 

21and

HR0766- 2 -LRB104 21305 LAW 36115 r

1 WHEREAS, Chris Clark enjoyed watching boxing and films, 

2attending musicals, spending meaningful time with loved ones, 

3and listening to music, especially Prince; and

4 WHEREAS, Chris Clark, beyond his public roles, was a 

5devoted son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather whose 

6love for family was central to his life; he will be remembered 

7for his wisdom, kind heart, unwavering integrity, and selfless 

8devotion to others; and

9 WHEREAS, Chris Clark was preceded in death by his brother, 

10Dion Clark; and

11 WHE