[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 82 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF LAWRENCE ``LARRY'' CLARK

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2018

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life 
of Lawrence ``Larry'' Clark--a beloved husband and former mayor of 
Rancho Palos Verdes--who passed away on May 2, 2018 at the age of 69. 
It was an honor for me to have known Larry.
  Larry was born on January 19, 1949 in Orange, California. Larry 
double majored in both psychology and sociology at California State 
University, Fullerton. Later, Larry also received an MBA from 
California State University, Dominguez Hills. After graduating, Larry 
began a 40-year career with the federal government where he was able to 
work with several agencies such as the Air Force, the Department of 
Defense, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the 
communications and information systems field. Before being elected to 
the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council in 2001, Larry served on the View 
Commission and Planning Commission. Due to his passion to serve the 
public and his perseverance seen through his dedication and hard work, 
Larry was elected for a second term. While in his second term, he was 
appointed twice to the California State Coastal Commission. Larry was 
elected as mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes in 2008, and served for two 
years.
  After retiring from the federal government in 2012, Larry was 
diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Despite his diagnosis, Larry 
went on to volunteer with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 
(PanCAN), create the PanCAN Survivor Council, and serve on the 
Executive Committee for PurpleStride Los Angeles. In 2013, Larry 
received the Spirit of Hope award at the PanCAN's Evening with the 
Stars gala for his advocacy on behalf of the nonprofit organization and 
was shortly appointed one of five national ambassadors for PanCAN. 
Larry fought cancer with tremendous courage, grace and dignity.
  Larry is survived by his wife of 24 years, Becky, and their two 
corgis Milo and Katie, whom I hope take comfort in the way Larry lived 
his life as a deeply thoughtful, compassionate and moral citizen. May 
his memory be a blessing to us all.

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