TITLE: In memory of Gail Dean Parker of Livingston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Gail Dean Parker of Livingston.

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WHEREAS, The loved ones of Gail Dean Parker of Livingston were greatly saddened by his passing on April 25, 2013, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Gail Parker was born in Gary on February 3, 1938, the son of Willie and Verna Parker and the only brother to four sisters, Lucille, Reba, Lavada, and Faye; and WHEREAS, He shared many happy years with his wife, Dorothy, and the couple were blessed with three sons, Russell, Stephen, and Jeromy, and two daughters, Gayle and Brenda, and had the joy of watching their family grow to include 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Gail Parker will be deeply missed, memories of many happy times spent in his company will remain to comfort his family and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gail Dean Parker and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Dorothy Parker; to his sons, Russell, Stephen, and Jeromy Parker; to his daughters, Gayle Sumner and Brenda Nash; to his grandchildren, Dale and Dana Sumner, John, Amanda, Brooklynn, Bayleigh, Mattie, Tyler, Landon, Josh, Breanna, and Kaitlyn Parker, and Rodney, Brett, and Joseph Nash; to his great-grandchildren, Jerry Sumner, Leah Knight, and Haylee Burk; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gail Parker. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2313 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House