Tennessee SJR 414: Memorials, Death - Barbara Sue Parks -

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 414
By Walley

SJR0414
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Barbara Sue Parks of
Somerville.

WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Barbara Sue Parks; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Parks was an exemplary public servant and consummate
professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
numerous capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Parks was an active and devout member of Somerville Church of
Christ, which she served faithfully for many years, using her craft and sewing talents as her
ministry for the Lord; and
WHEREAS, deeply devoted to her family, Barbara Parks always endeavored to remain
true to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Parks was the proud mother of Sue Freels, Debbie (Paul) Jameson-
Lee, and Dixie (Jerry) Malcolm; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of seven; and great-
great-grandmother of one; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Park is further survived by her sister, Sissy Balentine, two
nephews, one niece, two great-nephews, one great-niece, two great-great nephews, and six
great-great nieces; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her parents, Ervin and Hattie Nesbitt, Barbara Parks was
preceded in death by her son, Dale Williams; her first husband, Pete Williams; and her second
husband, Alfred Parks; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Parks leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and

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WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Barbara Sue Parks,
reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the
examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mrs. Parks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.