[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WALTER WARREN PARKER

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Walter Parker, who passed away last year at the age of 88 in 
Bloomingdale, Georgia.
  Walter was a Georgia native. He attended Savannah High School, where 
he graduated in 1954 before pursuing higher education in Virginia.
  Walter served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Germany. After 
completing service to his country, he became a civilian employee with 
the Department of Defense. Later on, he returned to Tybee Island, where 
he owned several businesses, including The Corner, The Ice Cream Cone, 
Bill's Grill, and Reynolds Apartments.
  He also served as police commissioner for Tybee Island, and in 1985, 
he was elected mayor, where he led the city for 16 years.
  I had the honor and privilege of serving as mayor of another city and 
serving alongside Walter. He did an outstanding job.
  Walter loved many things, including playing the piano, classical 
music, and being a member of the chancel choir.
  Walter Parker was a devoted public servant who served his country 
well.

                          ____________________