[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2115]
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                       HONORING MS. WYNEL PARKER

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to one of those unsung heroes or sheroes who go through life 
consistently giving of themselves without the glare of television or 
newspaper headlines. Such has been the life of Ms. Wynel Parker, a 
resident of the West Garfield Park Community in Chicago. Ms. Parker 
could be characterized as what some would call a busybody, because she 
was always busy doing things in her community, doing things for friends 
and family and doing things for humanity.
  For many years, Ms. Parker was a staff person for the City of 
Chicago's Department of Human Services where she became an expert. If 
you had a problem or need, if you needed information, call Wynel 
Parker, if you needed to help somebody, call Wynel Parker.
  Ms. Parker was politically astute and politically involved, she was a 
precinct worker and during her heyday she was not only formidable, she 
was virtually unbeatable. She did her work and did it well.
  Finally, the Good Lord had a need, another soul was needed and the 
call went out to Wynel Parker. You have worked hard, you have given of 
yourself, you have helped your neighbors, you have helped your friends, 
you have done your best, come home now my servant and be at rest.

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