[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 103 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF JAMES CLIFTON CLARK, JR.

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of 
James Clifton Clark, Jr. of Sumpter Township, Michigan who passed away 
on June 7, 2021. His life of honorable service to our community is 
worthy of commendation.
  Mr. Clark was born on September 24, 1942 to James and Marion Clark in 
Detroit, Michigan. The eldest of ten children. he studied engineering 
and earned a master's degree from Wayne State University. After 
completing his education, he went on to work at the headquarters of 
Ford Motor Company where he worked as a Quality Manager for 44 years.
  A dedicated member of his community, Mr. Clark served his neighbors 
in Sumpter Township in countless ways. He served for years as Sumpter 
Township Building Inspector, on the Planning Commission, and on the 
Zoning Board of Appeals. Along with his father, he wrote the first 
ordinance for Sumpter Township. At the time of his passing, Mr. Clark 
was serving as Sumpter Township's Treasurer.
  Mr. Clark was a trusted colleague and friend to many. He skillfully 
balanced his career, was committed to public service, and ensured he 
gave plenty of family time. Mr. Clark was known for being the family 
handyman and has built churches throughout the state of Ohio and built 
homes in the state of Michigan. Notably, he built the Clubhouse at 
Holiday West Mobile Home Community with the help of his family.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
James Clifton Clark Jr., he was a dedicated public servant, a loving 
father, grandfather, uncle, and a friend to many. He will be deeply 
missed. Our thoughts are with his wife Toni, children Jim, Loni, 
Melissa, Lisa, and Alisa, and his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews at 
this time.

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