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Committee advances resolution honoring Lily Reynolds Parker's mentoring and civic work
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 31, honoring the life and legacy of Lily Reynolds Parker for her mentoring and civic leadership in Eugene and at the University of Oregon, was advanced to the floor with a positive committee recommendation after testimony from legislators and community members.
House Concurrent Resolution 31, honoring Lily Reynolds Parker (1946–2024) for her contributions to the University of Oregon and the Eugene community, received a public hearing and was advanced by the Senate Committee on Rules on April 30.
Senator James Ivory Manning Jr., Representative Andrea Valderrama and Representative Lisa Bridal appeared in support. Valderrama told the committee the resolution recognizes Parker's mentorship and the lasting institutional honors at the University of Oregon, including the Lily Reynolds Parker Black Cultural Center, and asked colleagues to reflect on mentors who helped them along the way. Valderrama said, "I just marvel at who they are and take pride in the fact that I was part of the team that paved the way for them."
Senator Manning recalled Parker's longtime congregation membership and local ties, and Representative Bridal urged the committee to support the resolution as a recognition of Parker's lifelong dedication to inclusive community and public service.
Committee action: Vice Chair Bonham moved to advance HCR 31A to the floor with a B adopted recommendation; the committee recorded a roll call vote and the motion passed. Senator Manning agreed to carry the measure to the floor.
Background: Testimony recounted Parker's family history in Eugene, her role in mentoring underrepresented students at the University of Oregon, and institutional recognitions including a campus cultural center and speaker series bearing her name. Committee members noted the symbolic importance of her being the first living person for whom that campus building was named.
