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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROY
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mr. O'Neal
Parker.
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, the citizens of this state lost one of
its beloved citizens, Mr. O'Neal Parker.
WHEREAS, Mr. O'Neal Parker had attained an honorable age of 87, before being
called home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker was a charter member and deacon of the Homewood Baptist
Church and associate member of the Lahey Chapel United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker retired from the city of Alexandria in 1975, after providing
his services to the city for an honorable 32 years, but would work for another 34 years for
the Louisiana Public Service Commission; and
WHEREAS, he was active in community affairs and politics and would devote his
life to others, lending a helping hand whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, an avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Parker would continue this passion
until just a few weeks before his passing, bagging a deer just weeks before his death; and
WHEREAS, his passing will create a void in the hearts of many who will cherish his
memory, including a loving wife of over 66 years, Mrs. Duryal St. Andre Parker.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr.
O'Neal Parker.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Mr. O'Neal Parker.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES