In memory of Beverly Delle Parker.
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of esteemed educator Beverly Delle Parker on April 25,
2024, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Clifford and LaDelle Stiegler, the
former Beverly Stiegler was born in San Antonio on January 4, 1938;
she completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology at Southwestern
University and began her career in elementary education in Port
Arthur; invited to create a business etiquette class at Lamar State
College Port Arthur, she came to love higher education; she went on
to earn a master’s degree from Lamar University and a doctorate in
political science from the University of Houston; during 31 years
teaching at LSCPA, she organized the LSCPA Faculty-Senate and
served as chair of the Liberal Arts Department and the
Distinguished Speaker Series; moreover, she was named the recipient
of the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award; following her
retirement in 2006, she remained close to many of her colleagues and
delighted in hearing from former students; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Parker shared a fulfilling 64-year marriage with
her husband, State Senator Carl Parker; they were blessed with
three children, Valerie, Chris, and Allen, and four grandchildren,
Andrew, Emma, Peyton, and Tripp; both avid readers and lifelong
learners, the couple had strong faith and a commitment to service in
common as well; during Senator Parker’s long career in the Texas
Legislature, Dr. Parker was a key advisor; he preceded her in death
in March 2024; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. Parker benefited her community
in numerous capacities; she gave generously of her time and talents
to such organizations as the YMCA, the Recovery Council of
Southeast Texas, the Jefferson County Visitor’s Bureau, and the
Service League of Port Arthur; in addition, she was a member of the
Jefferson County Central Appraisal Review Board until the age of
85; she also supported the Gift of Life organization, and in 2023 it
presented her with its Shine a Light Award; patient and kind, she
extended selfless love, acceptance, and mercy toward everyone; she
treasured her friends and family above all; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Parker earned the admiration and affection
of innumerable people through her wide-ranging contributions, and
she will forever be a source of inspiration to those she left
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Beverly Delle Parker
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Beverly
Delle Parker.
