2025S0079-1 02/05/25
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 453
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Stanley C. Parker, who died September
15, 2024, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, A native of Waco, Stan Parker was born April 28,
1959; he graduated from Richfield High School, and he married Valerie
Prewett, his high school sweetheart, on August 16, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Stan found professional success as an
entrepreneur, but he was better known by his passion for
philanthropy and service to veterans; in 2017, he established the
Stan C. Parker Foundation to provide advocacy, education, and
resources to citizens in need, and the organization has supported
hundreds of local veterans through initiatives such as the annual
Waco Veterans Parade and the establishment of Freedom's Path
Waco, a housing project for homeless veterans set to be completed
in late 2025; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated Freemason, Stan held numerous
leadership positions during his decades of service and
membership in the organization, and he was proud to hold the
highest honors in the Scottish and York Rites; and
WHEREAS, Stan and Valerie shared 44 rewarding years of
marriage together; he was a devoted father to their children, Austin
and Jessica, and his two grandchildren enriched his life
immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman, Stan enjoyed hunting,
barbecuing, archaeology, and restoring classic cars; he was an
esteemed member of the Waco community, and he will long be
remembered with admiration and appreciation by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Stanley C. Parker; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Stan Parker.