[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF TROOPER NICHOLAS CLARK

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2018

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life of 
Trooper Nicholas Clark.
  A star athlete, Nick Clark made his mark at both Canisteo-Greenwood 
Central Schools and Alfred University. At Canisteo-Greenwood Central 
Schools, Nick became a two-time state champion in wrestling and 
excelled on the football field. While he pursued a BA in Environmental 
Studies at our shared Alma Mater of Alfred University, Nick was a star 
on the football field. He was named to the Empire 8 all-conference 
First Team and the conference Defensive Player of the Year for three 
straight seasons, breaking the Alfred University record for tackles. 
These accomplishments highlighted Nick's hard work and dedication that 
led the Buffalo Bills to offer him an invitation for a professional 
tryout. Following his football career, Nick directed his leadership 
skills and dedication towards his passion of serving others.
  Nick Clark honorably served his community and the State of New York 
as a New York State Trooper. He graduated from the 203rd session of the 
Basic School in 2015 and was originally assigned to Troop C/SP Ithaca 
and Troop E/SP Auburn. In August 2017, Trooper Clark transferred to 
Troop E/SP Bath. As a lifelong resident of Steuben County, Trooper 
Clark spent his days at work serving the citizens that he called his 
friends and neighbors.
  In the early morning of Monday July 2, 2018, Trooper Clark responded 
to a call in the town of Erwin, where he was shot and killed. He 
bravely answered the call to duty and lost his life while trying to 
selflessly protect others.
  While my thoughts and prayers go out every time a member of law 
enforcement is killed in the line of duty, this tragedy strikes 
especially close to not only my home but heart. Trooper Clark bravely 
put his life on the line to protect his community and he should be 
recognized as a hero for his actions.
  Trooper Clark will be missed by the communities that he served and 
the lives that he touched. Together, we stand with his family and 
friends as they mourn. I thank him for his service and pray he will 
rest in peace.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to remember the life of Trooper Nicholas 
Clark.

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