SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29


In Memory

of

Robert Parnell

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Waco in paying tribute to the life of Robert Parnell, who died 
on August 22, 2002, at the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Robert Parnell was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, 
to William Rogers and Ina Crosby Parnell, on July 19, 1926; and
	WHEREAS, He attended Texas A&M University and graduated 
from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Parnell shared a loving marriage of 45 years 
with Patricia Manning Parnell, and the couple was blessed with 
three children and four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, His entire career was spent as a loyal and 
dedicated employee of T. L. James and Company, Incorporated, of 
Ruston; he retired as vice president of the business in 1991; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Parnell took seriously 
his right to express his point of view; over the years, he gained 
the reputation as the most prolific writer of witty and acerbic 
letters to the editor that ever appeared on the pages of the Waco 
Tribune-Herald; and
	WHEREAS, Robert Parnell lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Robert Parnell:  his wife, 
Patricia Manning Parnell; his daughter, Susan Parnell Mosley; 
his sons, Leslie Blake and Richard Charles Parnell; his 
grandchildren, Laura, James, and Matthew Mosley and Lydia Parnell;
his sister, Marilyn Parnell Folger; his brothers, David, Jon Lee, 
and Ronald Patrick Parnell; and his many other beloved relatives; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Robert Parnell.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 19, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate