[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
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                          HONORING CHAD CLARK

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of 
the late Chad Clark of Floresville, Texas--a well-known and respected 
law enforcement officer.
  Mr. Clark's story was truly one of hard work and dedication, having 
climbed his way from the position of nonpaid reserve officer all the 
way to lieutenant. The nearly 22 years of service Chad Clark gave to 
the Floresville Police Department is the second-longest stint in the 
department's history.
  In 1989, while Mr. Clark was working in a local convenience store, he 
struck up a friendship with a Floresville PD officer. This new 
friendship sparked Chad's interest in a career in law enforcement and 
he soon enrolled in police academy in San Antonio. After working in the 
Poteet Police Department for two years, Chad Clark returned to 
Floresville to begin his more than 20 year term of service in the 
Floresville Police Department.
  Five years into his career, he was promoted to corporal. In 2001, 
while working as the day-shift supervisor, Mr. Clark was promoted to 
detective, where he investigated a wide variety of crimes.
  In 2012, Chad Clark reached the level of lieutenant within the 
Floresville Police Department. That same year, he was elected as the 
Wilson County Precinct 2 constable. He served admirably in both 
capacities and will be missed dearly by all that had the pleasure of 
knowing him.
  Described by those he worked with, Mr. Clark was a kind-hearted, 
generous man who came into work with a positive outlook that was 
infectious.
  Aside from his exemplary career in law enforcement, Chad Clark had 
served on the boards for the Wilson County Friends of the Library as 
well as the Floresville Independent School District. Mr. Clark is 
survived by his two daughters, 21-year-old Kayla and 17-year-old Marah.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the opportunity to recognize 
the late Chad Clark. His hard work and positive attitude have truly 
impacted many lives and our community.

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