MEMORIAL-DAVID P. CLARK
This Senate Resolution (SR 29) honors David Paul Clark, former Fire Chief of the Des Plaines Fire Department, by expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family following his death on January 10, 2025. It memorializes his career, including his leadership from 1985-1993 where he professionalized the department and advanced safety standards like fire sprinkler requirements. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policy; it is a ceremonial expression of respect for Clark’s service and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
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