Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Charles Vernon Parker of Austin, Texas, known as Charlie to his friends and family. Over the last three decades, Charlie Parker has been a leader in the business community, construction, real estate, and many other areas. Charlie's companies have completed massive projects across the United States, providing jobs and opportunities to dozens of Americans. Beyond Charlie's vast accomplishments in the business world, he has been one of our Nation's greatest advocates and leaders in the area of drug and alcohol addiction recovery. As a person in long-term recovery, Charlie has been clean and sober since 1984. In the three decades since, he has traveled the world with his wife and best friend, Katie, as one of the most sought-after addiction recovery motivational speakers. To date, thousands of men across the world attribute their freedom from addiction to Charlie Parker. Charlie Parker served on the board of directors of Austin Recovery and was a large benefactor of dozens of charitable organizations and an active member of his Christian church. Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, Mr. Parker is spending his final chapter still actively working with the men he mentors and being a force for God and a force for good every day in our Nation, as well as spending time with his loved ones: his daughters, Sadie and Grace; his grandchildren; and his loving wife, Katie. Thank you, Mr.…”