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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 27
By Moon
HJR0027
000996
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Archie Douglas Clark of
Maryville.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Archie Douglas Clark; and
WHEREAS, Archie Clark was a beloved friend and neighbor who did his utmost to
improve the well-being of all who were blessed to know him; and
WHEREAS, the son of Robert and Pauline Clark, Mr. Clark was a lifelong Blount
Countian, and he bravely served his country as a member of the United States Army and Air
National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Archie Clark worked for several years as a barber and retired from his
position at West Chevrolet, where he was a beloved and respected salesperson; his love for
and knowledge of cars led him to become the first president of the East Tennessee Corvette
Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark also served his community by visiting countless hospitals, nursing
homes, and shut-ins as a lay pastor, and he was a member of the Jaycees, the Empty Pantry of
Blount County, the Masonic Lodge, and the Blount County Sheriff's Department Senior Citizens
Outreach Program; and
WHEREAS, Archie Clark was known as a man of faith who loved God and was a
servant to all; he was also deeply devoted to his family and always endeavored to remain true to
family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark is survived by his son, Tony (Beth) Clark; grandchildren, Ross
(Mackenzie) Clark and Rachel Clark; several children he claimed as his own; sister, Helen
Buchanan; and countless nieces, nephews, and special friends who were like family; and
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WHEREAS, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane
Broyles Clark; brothers, Clyde Clark and Curtis Clark; and sisters, Joyce Clark Crowder and
Nellie Clark; and
WHEREAS, throughout his many worthy endeavors, Archie Clark distinguished himself
as a beacon of kindness and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should pay tribute to the bountiful life of this exceptional
Tennessean; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Archie Douglas Clark, reflecting fondly upon his
ability to live the examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we extend our sympathy and condolences to the
family and friends of Mr. Clark.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.