A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of gary M. clark, former sheriff of caldwell county.

Whereas, Gary M. Clark began a career in law enforcement in 1980, when he joined the Lenoir Police Department; and
Whereas, Gary M. Clark was elected as Sheriff of Caldwell County in 2002 and reelected in 2006; and
Whereas, Gary M. Clark was very diligent in his role as sheriff and worked extremely hard to enforce the law and protect the citizens of Caldwell County; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark was successful in combating illegal drug activity in Caldwell County and was responsible for reducing the number of methamphetamine labs in the County; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark held regular town hall meetings and, prior to his death, was in the process of establishing a Citizens Advisory Council that would have allowed citizens the opportunity to notify the Sheriff of problems in their neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark was concerned about the welfare of children in his community and helped to found a mentor program known as the South Caldwell Alliance for Youth Program; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark was an outstanding role model who was admired and respected by the men and women who served with him; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark was a deeply religious man who was always willing to share his beliefs with others; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark died on February 2, 2007, only a few weeks into his second term as sheriff; and
Whereas, Sheriff Clark is survived by his wife, Kim; daughters, Megan and Michelle; parents, Stanley and Norma Clark; and brother, Alan Clark; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of Sheriff Gary M. Clark and expresses its appreciation for his service to the people of Caldwell County.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Sheriff Gary M. Clark for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Sheriff Gary M. Clark.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 20th day of June, 2007.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives