Parker Westbrook Night

Parker Westbrook making his closing remarks

Johhny Sharp and Larry Jones - The Cooks

Jimmie Lou Fisher discusses Parker
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel

Long time political activist and historian, Parker Westbrook, was honored here last night in an event sponsored by the Howard County Democratic Central Committee. By my estimate more than 100 people, including many political types - office holders, former office holders and candidates, attended and enjoyed rib eye steaks and lunch room rolls (my favorite). Johnny Sharp and Larry Jones cooked the steaks and I appreciate them taking off from work to cook. My steak was just right and very good. LaJeanna Jones, Chairperson of the Democratic Committee, put in a lot of hours and worked very hard as did a lot of the Committee members - thanks.

General McDaniel gave a nice talk about Parker and their relationship as did Jimmie Lou Fisher. Senator David Pryor for whom Parker had worked had some good things and stories to tell about Parker. I was Master of Ceremonies and tried to keep the event moving along and we did get out earlier than I had hoped. The great surprise of the evening was that Parker only talked about ten minutes when his turn came. In any event it was a good evening for Parker and for the Howard County Democrats and I think it was a good place to be for those candidates seeking statewide or local offices.