[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 71 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
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                           HONORING BUD CLARK

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2012

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor a 
longtime friend and community servant from my District.
  William Clark, Jr., or Bud as he was known by everyone, passed away 
recently at the age of 78.
  Bud was born in Flint, Michigan, and lived most of his life in that 
state. Following business school at the University of Michigan, he went 
to work in the automobile industry and had a very successful career in 
management at General Motors.
  East Tennessee--and my District in particular--has become one of the 
most popular places to move to in the entire country because of its 
incredible quality of life. I first met Bud when, like many others from 
his home state, he moved to Tennessee to retire.
  Although he was not a Tennessean by birth, Bud quickly became more 
involved in the community than almost anyone I know. He undoubtedly 
touched the lives of hundreds of people in my District in many positive 
ways.
  Bud became active in the American Legion Post 120 and 256, served in 
the Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard, the Loudon County Republican 
Party, the Piney Ruritan Club, the GM Club of Tellico Village, Friends 
of the Tellico Village Library and was a member of First Baptist Church 
of Tellico Village.
  I have nothing but the highest respect and regard for anyone who 
serves this country in the Armed Forces, and Bud did so admirably 
during the Korean War from 1951 1953. He was a very patriotic American 
who loved this country very much.
  I offer my condolences to Bud's wife of 34 years, Connie; daughters, 
Kim, Karin, Kris, and Keri; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 
brothers and 2 sisters.
  Mr. Speaker, I will remember Bud Clark as a good family man with a 
deep faith in God. I urge my Colleagues and other readers of the Record 
to join me in recognizing the many contributions he made to my 
District. This Nation is a better place because of his service and 
example.

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