[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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     HONORING THE LIFE OF MAYOR MARCUS CLARK, PIPER CITY, ILLINOIS

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
the life of Mr. Marcus Clark, former Mayor of Piper City, Illinois, and 
a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Clark passed away on Thursday, February 
2nd at the age of 82 at his home in Piper City.
  Mr. Clark was born September 23, 1929, in Latona, Illinois and spent 
his childhood in Piper City, graduating from Piper City High School. He 
married Phyllis June Read in 1952 and together they had six children. 
Following his service to our country in the Army, Mr. Clark was an 
active member of the Gibb Post 588 of the American Legion, as well as 
Rotary and Eastern Star. He was the Plant Manager for Louis Melind in 
Onarga and announced football games in Piper City for 22 years.
  Mr. Clark served as the Mayor of Piper City for twelve years and was 
also a Board member. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed golfing. His 
rich legacy lives on through his family of five children, eight 
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three siblings.
  Mr. Clark was a tremendous ambassador for Piper City, and he will be 
missed. Thank you, Mr. Clark, for your service to your country and your 
support of your community.

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