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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Robert G. 1
Clark Jr., former Mississippi State Representative. 2
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. was born on October 3, 1928, to Robert and Julia 3
Anne Clark of Ebenezer, Mississippi; and 4
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. was a member of the Mississippi House of 5
Representatives for 35 years, serving Mississippi's 47th District; and 6
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. made history in 1967 by becoming the first 7
African American elected to the Mississippi Legislature since Reconstruction, an 8
achievement that paved the way for greater representation and progress in the state’s 9
governance; and 10
WHEREAS, throughout his life, Robert G. Clark Jr. exemplified unwavering 11
dedication to the principles of justice, equality, and public service; and 12
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. championed education reform, economic 13
development, and civil rights, always advocating for the betterment of his constituents 14
and the people of Mississippi; and 15
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. served in the Mississippi legislature until 2003, a 16
tenure in public service that included serving as chair of the education committee and 17
later as speaker pro tempore, marking him as a pioneering leader who helped shape the 18
legislative landscape of Mississippi; and 19
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. leaves behind a lasting legacy of courage, 20
perseverance, and leadership that transcends state lines, inspiring all those who strive for 21
justice and equality; and 22
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. was laid to rest on March 11, 2025, in the presence 23
of family and friends; and 24
WHEREAS, Robert G. Clark Jr. was preceded in death by his first wife, Essie, in 25
1978. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; three children; and numerous relatives and 26
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NOW, THEREFORE, 1
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 2
Kentucky: 3
Section 1. The Senate does hereby express its most profound sympathy upon 4
the passing of former Mississippi State Representative Robert G. Clark Jr. 5
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 6
memory of former Mississippi State Representative Robert G. Clark Jr. 7
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 8
Resolution to Senator Brandon Storm for delivery. 9