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HR0187LRB104 12732 ECR 23741 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Clarence 

4Thomas, who passed away on February 26, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas was born to Viola (Wordlaw) and 

6Henry Thomas on January 9, 1953; he graduated from Austin High 

7School in 1971; he attended the University of Wisconsin 

8Oshkosh; and

9 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas served as the supervisor of 

10building and grounds for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School 

11District 89, demonstrating his commitment to education and his 

12community's infrastructure; and

13 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas began his political career as a 

14precinct captain for the 29th Ward Democratic Organization in 

151975; his career spanned across five decades while he served 

16as an adviser on congressional, statewide, and county races 

17for various candidates running for the U.S. Senate, Governor, 

18State's Attorney, and county board seats; and

19 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas was elected as a trustee of 

20Proviso Township in 2017, and he was reelected in 2021, 

21holding that position until his passing; and

HR0187- 2 -LRB104 12732 ECR 23741 r

1 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas served on the board of the 

2Campaign For a Drug Free Westside from 2008 to 2020; and

3 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas was a devoted father, committed 

4public servant, and tireless community advocate whose greatest 

5pride was his family and the numerous young men he mentored 

6throughout the years; his political acumen and dedication will 

7inspire generations to come; and

8 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas was preceded in death by his 

9parents; and

10 WHEREAS, Clarence Thomas is survived by his children, 

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