HR632 - In memory of Beverly Delle Parker.

      H.R. No. 632       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the   passing of esteemed educator Beverly Delle Parker on April 25,   2024, at the age of 86; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Clifford and LaDelle Stiegler, the   former Beverly Stiegler was born in San Antonio on January 4, 1938;   she completed her bachelor's degree in sociology at Southwestern   University and began her career in elementary education in Port   Arthur; invited to create a business etiquette class at Lamar State   College Port Arthur, she came to love higher education; she went on   to earn a master's degree from Lamar University and a doctorate in   political science from the University of Houston; during 31 years   teaching at LSCPA, she organized the LSCPA Faculty-Senate and   served as chair of the Liberal Arts Department and the   Distinguished Speaker Series; moreover, she was named the recipient   of the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award; following her   retirement in 2006, she remained close to many of her colleagues and   delighted in hearing from former students; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Parker shared a fulfilling 64-year marriage with   her husband, State Senator Carl Parker; they were blessed with   three children, Valerie, Chris, and Allen, and four grandchildren,   Andrew, Emma, Peyton, and Tripp; both avid readers and lifelong   learners, the couple had strong faith and a commitment to service in   common as well; during Senator Parker's long career in the Texas   Legislature, Dr. Parker was a key advisor; he preceded her in death   in March 2024; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. Parker benefited her community   in numerous capacities; she gave generously of her time and talents   to such organizations as the YMCA, the Recovery Council of   Southeast Texas, the Jefferson County Visitor's Bureau, and the   Service League of Port Arthur; in addition, she was a member of the   Jefferson County Central Appraisal Review Board until the age of   85; she also supported the Gift of Life organization, and in 2023 it   presented her with its Shine a Light Award; patient and kind, she   extended selfless love, acceptance, and mercy toward everyone; she   treasured her friends and family above all; and          WHEREAS, Beverly Parker earned the admiration and affection   of innumerable people through her wide-ranging contributions, and   she will forever be a source of inspiration to those she left   behind; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Beverly Delle Parker   and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be   it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Beverly   Delle Parker.     Johnson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 632 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House