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This resolution honors the life of Stanley C. Parker, a 65-year-old native of Waco, Texas, who passed away on September 15, 2024. The resolution highlights Parker's significant community contributions, including his entrepreneurial success and philanthropic work through the Stan C. Parker Foundation, which supported veterans through initiatives like the annual Waco Veterans Parade and the Freedom's Path Waco housing project for homeless veterans. It also recognizes his personal life, noting his 44-year marriage to Valerie Prewett, his two children (Austin and Jessica), two grandchildren, and his involvement in Freemasonry, where he held leadership positions in the Scottish and York Rites. The resolution describes Parker as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, barbecuing, archaeology, and restoring classic cars, and emphasizes his deep commitment to serving his community. The Texas Senate formally extends condolences to his family and adopts this resolution in his memory, with a copy to be prepared and presented to his family as an expression of sympathy.