Special Agent (Retired)
November 7, 1976 , Clark became a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he served until his retirement on February 3, 2000 . While at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clark undertook a broad range of Federal Bureau of Investigation responsibilities. He supervised numerous high-profile investigations including the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. He facilitated handling the movement of the Shah of Iran from New York City to San Antonio . In addition, he supervised the investigation of terrorist attack aboard the Achille Lauro Cruise ship, which claimed the life of passenger Leon Klinghoffer. While serving as assistant special agent in charge of the New York division, Clark managed the investigation of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City which resulted in the arrest and prosecution of the terrorist involved. As special agent in charge of the Houston division, Clark was responsible for many high profile investigations. Most notable was being in charge of the investigation and arrest of FBI's top fugitive and accused “Railcar Killer” Rafael Resendes Ramirez. Solving the racially-motivated crime in Jasper, Texas which claimed the life of Jasper resident James Byrd, Jr. was according to Clark “the single most significant accomplishment of his working career. Clark says, “The effort to right a wrong and expose a modern day lynching will have lasting effects in the eradication of racism.” Another great highlight occurred in July, 2000, when Clark was awarded the United States Attorney General's highest award for excellence in the investigation and prosecution of three individuals involved in the James Byrd, Jr. hate crime murder. Clark's other professional accomplishments include being recognized as a distinguished military graduate at Prairie View A&M College . He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions from the United States Army and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The most coveted military awards are the United States Army Air Medal for Combat Assaults and two Bronze Stars for bravery while serving in Vietnam . Clark received the FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement during law enforcement action. Clark is a member of Who's Who in American Colleges. He currently serves as co-chair of the Prairie View A&M University Capital Campaign Cabinet. Clark earned the Bachelor of Science in engineering and a regular Army commission as a Second Lieutenant from Prairie View. He later attended Long Island University , completing course work for the Master's degree in public administration. He is also a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University . Clark says, “The decision to attend Prairie View A & M College was an easy choice. Many of my high school and grade school teachers had attended Prairie View. As a student, there were more Prairie View influences that any other college.”
