The resolution honors the life and legacy of Patricia Haney Parks, who passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois, she was the daughter of Lucille Marshman Haney and James Curtis Haney. Patricia attended Palestine High School and Henderson County Junior College before embarking on a career that included working for the dean of engineering at Texas A&M University and later with Vertex Communications and Stemco. A devoted member of her community, she was a founding member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and actively participated in First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church.

Patricia was cherished for her strong family values, having shared a loving marriage with her husband, Lyndon Parks, and taking pride in her children and stepchildren, as well as her six grandchildren. The resolution expresses deep sympathy to her family and friends, acknowledging the impact she had on their lives. It concludes with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for her family and states that the Texas Senate will adjourn in her memory.