HJR4 Summary

• Mourns the death of Colonel (Retired) Clinton James Black, who died on December 17, 2021, at age 82, and was a resident of Temple Hills, Maryland.

• Recognizes Colonel Black's distinguished military career spanning nearly three decades in the United States Army, including two tours in Vietnam and numerous decorations including the Bronze Star, Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge, and Parachutist Badge.

• Highlights Colonel Black's educational achievement as a 1963 honors graduate of Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and his induction into the inaugural Tuskegee University Reserve Officers' Training Corps Hall of Fame in 2016.

• Notes Colonel Black's legacy continues through his son, Colonel (Retired) Michael B. Black of the United States Air Force, and his grandson, Captain Clinton M. Black of the United States Space Force, both graduates of the United States Air Force Academy.

• Legislature records his death with deep sadness and offers this resolution as tribute to his life and memory, expressing sympathy to his surviving family members and friends.