SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 325
In Memory
of
George Houston Parker
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of George Houston Parker of Runaway Bay, who passed away
on August 1, 2014, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, George Parker was born on September 25, 1936, in
Oklahoma City, to Merl and Stella Parker; a member of the Texas
National Guard during high school, Mr. Parker served in the
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve from 1956 to 1961;
he graduated from Texas Tech University and went on to enjoy a
distinguished 34-year career with IBM in California before his
retirement in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Following the passing of his second wife,
Mr. Parker reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Bettye
Ferguson; the couple married in 2001, and two years later they
moved to the Lone Star State to make their home in Runaway Bay;
Mr. Parker was the proud father of two daughters, Tammy and
Melanie, and he later became a devoted stepfather to his stepson,
Mike, and stepdaughter, Karen; over the years, he knew the joy of
welcoming 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren into his
cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Active in a number of worthwhile organizations
and causes, this esteemed gentleman volunteered extensively with
the Republican Party in both California and Texas and also
assisted the Republican Women of Wise County; he and his wife
Bettye traveled widely, and he also enjoyed golfing and fishing; and
WHEREAS, George Parker lived a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all who
were blessed to share in his love and affection; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Houston
Parker and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
to his wife, Bettye Parker; to his daughter, Melanie Parker; to
his stepson, Mike Ferguson; to his stepdaughter, Karen Shadden;
to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of George Houston Parker.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate