Judge Cloyd Clark was a Nebraska original

Dear Editor,

The Nebraska Arts Council has just learned the news of Cloyd Clark’s passing.

Judge Clark was the author of many years of successful grants from our agency to help provide financial support to Buffalo Commons, which we consider one of Nebraska’s stellar annual events. Many of our staff members have traveled from eastern Nebraska to attend Buffalo Commons in addition to enjoying other cultural activities in McCook.

I’d like to share the remarks our deputy director, Mike Markey, shared with me today when he learned the news:

“Judge Clark was a character; a Nebraska original. One of the reasons I love traveling the state. He was a gracious host when my wife and I attended the Storytelling Festival. And, he was a great champion for Buffalo Commons and the McCook community. He leaves a great legacy.”

On behalf of the board and staff of the Nebraska Arts Council, we extend our condolences to Cloyd’s family and all of our friends in the McCook area.

Suzanne Wise,

Executive Director, Nebraska Arts Council

Omaha, Neb.