79S31154 JHS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 291



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Longtime San Antonio residents Clyde and Jean Parker 
celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on August 7, 2005, and 
their union remains a source of inspiration to all who know them; 
and
	WHEREAS, United in marriage in Tappahannock, Virginia, on 
August 7, 1970, Mr. Parker and the former Jean Carsone Vaughan have 
shared many happy times and cherished memories during their years 
together; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with two children, Mandisa Oni Parker and 
Vergial Omari Parker, the Parkers welcomed their family's newest 
arrival in August 2002 with the birth of their granddaughter, 
Jahnya Carsone Parker; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Parker enjoyed a 33-year career as an educator 
that began in Tappahannock's Essex County schools and continued 
with the Harlandale Independent School District after the couple 
relocated to San Antonio in the early 1970s; the Virginia native 
retired from teaching in 2001; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated employee of the City of San Antonio's 
Planning Department, Mr. Parker is a native of Waycross, Georgia; 
he completed his undergraduate studies at Hampton Institute and 
went on to earn a master's degree in urban studies from Trinity 
University; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of this noteworthy couple has 
been built on a foundation of love, trust, and mutual respect, and 
they are most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Clyde and Jean 
Parker on their 35th wedding anniversary and extend to them best 
wishes for continued happiness in their lives together; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Parker as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.