[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                    TRIBUTE TO FRANCES PERKINS CLARK

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as this portion of our session draws to a 
close, I want to remember on behalf of so many others a person who 
passed away during the summer, Francis Perkins Clark.
  She was the first chairperson of the Oakland County Parks and 
Recreation Commission and served from 1966 to 1974. Oakland County 
residents are indebted to her for enhanced recreational opportunities. 
She loved working on behalf of others; indeed, that was the hallmark of 
her life.
  I first met Fran Clark when she was serving as recording secretary of 
the Oakland Democratic Party in the 1960's She was volunteer director 
of my gubernatorial campaign and the U.S. Senate campaign of Senator 
Carl Levin. She also worked on the Dukasis Presidential campaign in 
Michigan as deputy press secretary.
  She was a very private citizen who deeply believed in serving the 
public. She brought cheer and brightness wherever she worked--and had a 
good word for everybody.
  We remember her warmly, as does her husband Bill, her daughters 
Cheryl and Mary, her son Frederick, and her grandchildren Stephanie and 
Matthew.

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