[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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                     RECOGNITION TO MR. BILL CLARK

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the attention of my 
colleagues to the accomplishments of Mr. Bill Clark, the executive 
producer of the Emmy Award-winning police drama ``NYPD BLUE.'' Mr. 
Clark is being honored with the National Police Defense Foundation's 
``Man of the Year'' award for his work on NYPD BLUE and his longtime 
dedication to law enforcement.
  Bill Clark was born in St. John's Newfoundland. Later he and his 
family moved to Brooklyn, New York where he spent most of his 
childhood. He joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and proudly served his 
country with tours of duty in Europe and Vietnam. After serving in the 
Army, Mr. Clark joined the New York City Police Department in 1969 and 
earned his gold detective shield in 1972. While on the NYPD, Mr. Clark 
attended the New York Institute of Technology on the G.I. Bill and 
graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He also entered the Army 
Reserve at the rank of Staff Sergeant and retired in 1989 as a major. 
On December 31, 1994, Mr. Clark retired from the Queens Homicide Squad 
as a first grade detective.
  Mr. Clark subsequently joined the NYPD BLUE team as a technical 
consultant during the show's first season. Later, he was able to add to 
the show's authenticity by drawing on his 25 years of experience with 
New York undercover and homicide units. As executive producer, Mr. 
Clark continues to ensure that the series accurately and realistically 
portrays the work of New York City detectives. Mr. Clark also 
coauthored the book True Blue: The real stories Behind NYPD Blue.
  Currently, Mr. Clark is married to Karen, a former NYPD lieutenant. 
Together they enjoy spending time with their daughters Natalie, 
Jennifer and Kristine.
  On this day I ask that my fellow colleagues join me in commending Mr. 
Clark for both his longtime service to the NYPD and his commendable 
work as executive producer of NYPD BLUE.

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