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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 900 Celebrating the life of C. Braxton Parks.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2011 Agreed to by the Senate, February 24, 2011

 

WHEREAS, C. Braxton Parks, a retired grocer, dedicated volunteer, and longtime resident of Parksley, died on January 20, 2011; and

WHEREAS, born on June 26, 1916, in the Fox Grove area of Parksley, Braxton Parks was a son of the late Carroll Parks and Carrie Hart Parks; and

WHEREAS, during the Depression, Braxton Parks served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked to beautify and improve the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, after retiring from ACME Markets as a grocery store manager, Braxton Parks worked with the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home; and

WHEREAS, as a 71-year member of the Parksley Volunteer Fire Company, Braxton Parks held many leadership roles throughout the years and led the company as chief for 19 consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, Braxton Parks served for many years on the Parksley Town Council and generously contributed his energies to other community and civic organizations throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, committed to the Masonic ideals and principles, Braxton Parks joined the Central Lodge 300 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and was a former member of Parksley Lodge 325 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; he received his 50-year pin, was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple, and achieved 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite Bodies; and

WHEREAS, Braxton Parks was the oldest living member of Grace United Methodist Church in Parksley, where he held many administrative and committee positions and was a member of the Methodist Men; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, Braxton Parks will be fondly remembered by his sons, Ron and Carter; his four grandchildren and his great-grandson; and by the many town leaders, neighbors, and friends who knew him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of C. Braxton Parks, retired grocer and dedicated volunteer; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of C. Braxton Parks as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.