[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
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                      RECOGNIZING DR. JAMES CLARK

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2002

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. James Clark for 
his years of service in the educational system. Dr. Clark, who retires 
this year, has served as the Superintendent of the Joliet Township High 
Schools since July 1, 1996.
  Dr. Clark started his career in Marion, IN, where he taught speech, 
drama, and English. He has since taught in Harvey and Lockport High 
Schools. In 1999 Dr. Clark was appointed Assistant Superintendent for 
Educational Services at the Joliet Township High Schools. In 1996, he 
received the appointment as Superintendent. Dr. Clark is also an 
Adjunct Instructor at Aurora University and Governors' State 
University.
  Being a generous person, Dr. Clark is also involved with the 
community. He is active in Rotary, serves as a member of the Joliet 
Area American Cancer Society Board of Directors, on the Joliet Area 
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors, as vice-chair of 
the American Heart Association Heart Walk, and in various professional 
school administrator organizations.
  Dr. Clark and his wife Linda are the proud parents of two sons and 
one grandson. Dr. Clark is revered throughout the Joliet community. In 
fact, the city of Joliet declared Monday, May 13, 2002, as ``Dr. James 
H. Clark Day.''
  Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to identify and recognize others in 
their own districts whose actions have so greatly benefited and 
strengthened America's communities.

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