[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5297]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING GARY M. CLARK

 Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I wish to take this opportunity to 
honor the life of Caldwell County Sheriff Gary M. Clark, who died from 
cancer on February 2 at the age of 47. Sheriff Clark was an outstanding 
and dedicated public servant whose influence, knowledge, and 
achievements were widely known and highly regarded.
  Sheriff Clark served the citizens of Caldwell County with honor and 
distinction for 27 years. He began his law enforcement career with the 
Lenoir Police Department, where he served for 22 years. He was first 
elected sheriff of Caldwell County in 2002 and reelected to a second 
term in November 2007.
  Sheriff Clark loved serving the citizens of Caldwell County and 
dedicated his life to law enforcement. Additionally, he loved his 
family and was a dedicated husband and father. He was also a man of 
great faith.
  Sheriff Clark is survived by his wife Kim Clark; two daughters, Megan 
Elaine Clark, 14, and Staci Michelle Clark, 11; his parents Stanley and 
Norma Clark; and a brother, Alan Clark.
  I know my colleagues in the Senate join me in honoring the life of 
Sheriff Gary M. Clark and in offering condolences to his family, 
friends, and colleagues.

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