[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 110 (Tuesday, July 15, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S4500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING WALTER PARKER

 Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I would like to take the time to 
recognize the loss of Walter Parker. Walter Parker passed away on June 
25, 2014, in Anchorage, AK. Walt Parker was dedicated to our State and 
he made his mark in many ways.
  Walter Parker came up to Alaska in 1946 after serving in World War II 
and held vital roles in the development of the State of Alaska. From 
overseeing the construction of the Dalton Highway to being appointed to 
the Alaska State Pipeline office, Walter Parker helped shape Alaska 
into what it is today. He was a constant advocate for stronger 
communities, higher education, parks and trails, safer transportation 
and better communities. He was a musher, trapper, bush pilot, planner 
and borough assemblyman who never lost his commitment or faith to help 
make Alaska a great place to live.
  Throughout his life, Walter Parker approached all parts of his life 
with excitement, passion, idealism and energy--he was a force to be 
reckoned with. He passed on his knowledge by teaching at the University 
of Alaska and helped our State after the devastation of the Exxon 
Valdez oil spill. He served as chairman of the Alaska Oil Spill 
Commission. Later in his life, he held various government positions and 
was involved in public interest organizations that helped make Alaska 
better.
  The loss of Walter Parker is sad and all who knew him mourns his 
loss. The work Walter Parker did for Alaska will never be forgotten, 
and we are all thankful for his commitment and dedication to the people 
of Alaska.

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