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Senate adjourns in memory of Jim Parker and Kimberly Parker
Summary
The Senate moved and approved memorial adjournments honoring Jim Parker, a CPA and youth coach, and Kimberly Parker, a long-serving public-housing advocate; both memorials were adopted by voice vote and followed by moments of silence.
The Massachusetts Senate closed its session with two memorial adjournments honoring community members Jim Parker and Kimberly Parker.
Senator O'Connor moved that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jim Parker, who died on January 26 at age 60. In extended remarks introduced on the floor, O'Connor described Parker as a certified public accountant, longtime coach and umpire, Waynes School Committee member, and community volunteer. The chamber approved the motion by voice vote and observed a moment of silence.
The presiding officer then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Kimberly Parker, described in the record as a longtime public servant who advocated for public housing tenants and served on the West Broadway Task Force. That motion likewise prevailed by voice vote and the chamber observed a second moment of silence before adjourning to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
