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House adopts resolution honoring Lily Reynolds Parker
Summary
The Oregon House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31 A to honor the life and mentorship of Lily Reynolds Parker, citing her role in Eugene civic life and work with University of Oregon students.
The Oregon House on April 4 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31 A honoring Lily Reynolds Parker for her decades of mentoring and community service, Representative Aldarama said during final reading.
The resolution recognizes Reynolds Parker’s long record of civic engagement in Eugene and her work supporting underrepresented students at the University of Oregon. Representative Aldarama told colleagues that Reynolds Parker’s influence “is deeply woven into the fabric of Eugene” and cited the Lily Reynolds Parker Black Cultural Center, the UO women’s center speaker series named in her honor, and awards from the UO Black Alumni Network as examples of her legacy.
Members who spoke in support described Reynolds Parker as a longtime mentor whose work helped generations of students. Representative Bridal said Reynolds Parker lived “a remarkable life” dedicated to community service, and Representative Anderson and others noted the broader contributions of the Reynolds family to civil rights in Eugene.
The House gave HCR 31 A final reading and the clerk declared the resolution adopted after the body registered a constitutional majority. The resolution does not create policy or direct agency action; it serves as a formal recognition of Reynolds Parker’s life and contributions.
Family members, alumni and community members participated in the public hearing on the resolution, according to sponsors and remarks on the floor. The resolution text records specific local honors and institutional namings tied to Reynolds Parker’s work.
