The resolution honors the life and legacy of Patricia Haney Parks, who passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 19, 1941, 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.

The resolution expresses deep sympathy to her husband, Lyndon Parks, and her children, Kimberly, Keisha, Keith, and Kyle, as well as her stepchildren, Lysa and Lance. Patricia was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren and was cherished by her family and friends. The Texas Senate pays tribute to her memory and extends condolences to her loved ones, ensuring that an official copy of the resolution is prepared for her family. The Senate will adjourn in her memory, reflecting the admiration and affection held for Patricia Parks by those who knew her.