Bill Text: IL SR0029 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of David Paul Clark, former Fire Chief of the Des Plaines Fire Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-29 - Resolution Adopted [SR0029 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0029-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of David Paul Clark, former Fire Chief of
the Des Plaines Fire Department, who passed away on January
10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, David Clark was born to Robert Lincoln Clark and
Mary Rose Clark in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 4, 1938; he served
in the U.S. Navy; he resided in Des Plaines for the majority of
his life; and
WHEREAS, David Clark joined the Des Plaines Fire
Department on May 26, 1962, serving as Fire Chief of the Des
Plaines Fire Department from 1985 to 1993; while at the helm,
he spearheaded professionalizing the fire department; under
his leadership, the fire department was transformed into one
that emphasized better training and better equipment,
increased the minimum man requirements on fire trucks, and led
the effort in requiring fire sprinklers in certain types of
residential buildings; he retired on September 4, 1993; and
WHEREAS, David Clark loved traveling and taking road trips
with his wife, Martha; he was an avid reader of history,
particularly naval aviation and World War II; he was a
lifelong Chicago Bears fan; and

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WHEREAS, David Clark was committed to his faith and deeply
loved his family; he will be remembered for his dedication to
his family and his community; and
WHEREAS, David Clark was preceded in death by his parents;
his daughter, Beatrice (Dan) Todd; and his brothers, Mike
(Francine) Clark and Daniel (Maureen) Clark; and
WHEREAS, David Clark is survived by his wife of 65 years,
Martha Clark; his daughters, Teresa (John) Kasch and Monique
Clark; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister,
Patricia (Rich) Truver; and many nieces and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
David Paul Clark, former Fire Chief of the Des Plaines Fire
Department, and extend our sincere condolences to his family,
friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of David Clark as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.