H*5053 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*5053 Concurrent Resolution, By Hawkins
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MELVIN LAWRENCE (MEL) PARKER, JR.,
WHO DIED FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1998, AT HIS HOME IN SPARTANBURG.
04/15/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-39
04/21/98 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-33
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE STATE
OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF
MELVIN LAWRENCE (MEL) PARKER, JR., WHO DIED
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1998, AT HIS HOME IN SPARTANBURG.
Whereas, Melvin Lawrence (Mel) Parker, Jr., died Friday, April 10,
1998, at his Spartanburg home; and
Whereas, he was the son of Melvin Lawrence Parker, Sr., and Sarah
Ellen Fullbright Parker and was a native of Haywood County, North
Carolina; and
Whereas, Mel is also survived by his brother, David Stuart Parker of
Spartanburg, and two nieces, Suzanne and Victoria Parker; and
Whereas, the University of South Carolina graduate was a member
of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and the Montgomery Masonic
Lodge; and
Whereas, he combined his knack for business management with a
concern for early childhood education and welfare to serve very ably
as Administrator for Westgate Child Development Center, ABC
Learning Center, Kid's Club House, Children's Services, and Victor
Hill Child Care; and
Whereas, under his direction and supervision these institutions were
able to offer a safe and productive environment for some of this
state's youngest citizens; and
Whereas, his contributions to their well-being will be a vital legacy
to the future of Spartanburg County and the State of South Carolina.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina do hereby extend their sincere condolences to the friends
and family of Melvin Lawrence (Mel) Parker, Jr., who died Friday,
April 10, 1998, at his home in Spartanburg.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lawrence Parker, Sr.
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