LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Lieutenant Colonel
Todd Clark, of Albany, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous
actions as a member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Enduring Free-
dom, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of 40 year-old Lieutenant Colonel Todd
Clark, of Albany, New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions
as a member of the United States Army; he died in the line of duty on
Saturday, June 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark was a brigade-level advisor
with the United States Army's 10th Mountain Division; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark spent more than 17 years in the
military; he graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1990, enrolled
at Texas A&M and entered the United States Army shortly after earning
his degree; and
WHEREAS, Serving his second tour in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel
Todd Clark had completed three other tours in Iraq, and spent roughly 12
years overseas; and
WHEREAS, In July of 2010, Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark was injured by
a roadside bomb in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar; he received
a Purple Heart and after recovering, he became deeply involved in the
Wounded Warrior program; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark is survived by his proud
parents, Jack and Kathleen Clark, his loving wife, Shelley, and their
two beautiful children, Madison and Collin; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark, of Albany,
New York, and to pay tribute to his courageous actions as a member of
the United States Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark.