[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JERRY CLARK

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
uncle, Jerry Clark, who, sadly, passed away on May 5 at the age of 88.
  Uncle Jerry was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated 
from Johnstone High School in 1950. Soon after, he was drafted in the 
U.S. Army and served until 1955. Following his discharge, he was a Des 
Moines firefighter, retiring after 33 years of service. And while 
working for the fire department, he also worked for Sears, and he 
retired from Sears after 30 years.
  He will be remembered for his kindness, his vibrant smile, and for 
the love of his grandchildren.
  I got a chance to see my Uncle Jerry back in August of 2019. And 
before that, it was back in 1999, at my mom--his sister--my mom, 
Sally's, funeral.
  It is a sorrow loss for our family and everyone who had the pleasure 
of knowing him. My wife, Shannon, our kids and I send our thoughts and 
prayers to my Aunt Jeannene; my cousins Craig, Kevin, Jonathan; his 
grandchildren Kaleb, Kayla, Rose, and Sterling; and his sister, my Aunt 
Joyce.
  Uncle Jerry, may you rest in peace.

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