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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROY
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the La. House of Representatives upon the
death of Mr. O'Neal Parker
A RESOLUTION1
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mr. O'Neal2
Parker.3
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, the citizens of this state lost one of4
its beloved citizens, Mr. O'Neal Parker.5
WHEREAS, Mr. O'Neal Parker had attained an honorable age of 87, before being6
called home; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker was a charter member and deacon of the Homewood Baptist8
Church and associate member of the Lahey Chapel United Methodist Church; and9
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker retired from the city of Alexandria in 1975, after providing10
his services to the city for an honorable 32 years, but would work for another 34 years for11
the Louisiana Public Service Commission; and12
WHEREAS, he was active in community affairs and politics and would devote his13
life to others, lending a helping hand whenever possible; and14
WHEREAS, an avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Parker would continue this passion15
until just a few weeks before his passing, bagging a deer just weeks before his death; and16
WHEREAS, his passing will create a void in the hearts of many who will cherish his17
memory, including a loving wife of over 66 years, Mrs. Duryal St. Andre Parker.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the19
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr.20
O'Neal Parker.21 HLS 111ES-108 ORIGINAL
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted1
to the family of Mr. O'Neal Parker.2
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Roy HR No. 9
Expresses the condolences of the La. House of Representatives upon the death of Mr. O'Neal
Parker.