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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James 1
Thomas Clark. 2
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark was born on June 9, 2007, to John and Necole 3
Darnall Clark of Fulton, Kentucky; and 4
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark attended Hickman County schools and grew to 5
be a young man of many pursuits, but he particularly loved outdoor activities such as 6
archery and hunting. He always looked forward to hunting season when he could take 7
that trophy buck back to his family; and 8
WHEREAS, as a member of the Inside Out Archery club, which promotes target 9
archery, hunting, and conservation of natural resources, James Thomas Clark won both 10
state and national titles in the Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) competitions; and 11
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark was as passionate about his education as he was 12
about his outdoor pursuits. He excelled in math and science and was chosen to attend the 13
Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University; and 14
WHEREAS, for James Thomas Clark, spirituality remained a consistent force 15
throughout his life. He attended the Crosswind Church in Union City, Tennessee, and 16
served on the church worship team and participated in the church youth group; and 17
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark departed this earth on September 20, 2024, at the 18
age of 17 years to an everlasting life in heaven, protected and loved by Jesus Christ our 19
eternal savior; and 20
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark was preceded in death by his paternal 21
grandfather, Voris Clark; and 22
WHEREAS, James Thomas Clark is survived by his parents; his sister, Cora Clark; 23
his maternal grandparents, Clifton and Debra Darnall; his paternal grandmother, Linda 24
Wilson Clark; his aunts, Kim (Scott) Johnson and Rev. Angela Clark; and his cousin, 25
Preasley Yates; 26
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Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 1
Kentucky: 2
Section 1. The Senate expresses its most profound sympathy upon the passing 3
of James Thomas Clark and extends heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and 4
community. 5
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 6
memory of James Thomas Clark. 7
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 8
Resolution to Senator Jason Howell for delivery to the family. 9