Jan 28, 2016: DeSoto Times: Parker, Massey, Blackwell named to key posts
Sen. David Parker will be chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, which oversees issues related to Mississippi's National Guard, veterans and other military-related matters. Parker, R-Olive Branch, represents District 2 in DeSoto County
Sen. David Parker will be chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, which oversees issues related to Mississippi's National Guard, veterans and other military-related matters. Parker, R-Olive Branch, represents District 2 in DeSoto County
Jan 15, 2016: DeSoto Times-Tribune: Standstill at Capitol
"It's up in the air as to the committee assignments," state Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, said. Parker, an optometrist, said he prefers to be on committees in which he has expertise, such as healthcare. "Hopefully, we'll get to the work that we are all committed to doing."
"It's up in the air as to the committee assignments," state Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch, said. Parker, an optometrist, said he prefers to be on committees in which he has expertise, such as healthcare. "Hopefully, we'll get to the work that we are all committed to doing."
We announced a statewide initiative for no-cost eye screenings for children who failed 3rd grade reading assessment http://t.co/jrxOdZ0Csz
— David Parker (@DavidParkerSen) June 5, 2015
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Mar 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Influence of Senate Conservative Coalition Wanes
The Conservative Coalition announced in 2013 consisted of one third-term senator, Perry Lee of Mendenhall; two second-term senators, McDaniel and Watson; and eight freshmen: Phillip Gandy of Waynesboro, Josh Harkins of Flowood, Angela Hill of Picayune, Longwitz, Chris Massey of Nesbit, David Parker of Olive Branch, Tony Smith of Picayune and Melanie Sojourner of Natchez. Feb 20, 2015: Y'all Politics: State Sen. David Parker will not seek MS01 seat
Today, state Senator David Parker released this statement: Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger Jan 27, 2015: Z-Mississippi News Notes: SB 2296: Senator Parker Introduces Dyslexia Education Bill
Senator David Parker has introduced legislation to create a grant program by the State Department of Education to address the needs of students with dyslexia. |
Jan 8, 2015: Y'all Politics: State Senator David Parker qualifies for re-election
Olive Branch optometrist and small businessman Dr. David Parker campaigns on a conservative Vision for the Future
Olive Branch optometrist and small businessman Dr. David Parker campaigns on a conservative Vision for the Future
June 26, 2013: Mississippi PEP: PLUNKETT: Political response to Senate Conservative Coalition proves why it is needed.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
The initial coalition members are: Senator Chris McDaniel, Senator Tony Smith, Senator Melanie Sojourner, Senator Michael Watson, Senator Perry Lee, Senator Angela Hill, Senator Philip Gandy, Senator Josh Harkins, Senator Will Longwitz, Senator Chris Massey, and Senator David Parker.
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Senator Dr. David Parker won a special election in 2012 and represents DeSoto County in the Mississippi state Senate. He serves on several Senate committees including Economic Development, Elections, Judiciary-A, Housing and Public Health & Welfare.
David graduated from Greenbrook Elementary and Southaven High School. While excelling in sports and academics at Southaven, he achieved a position as greens-keeper at Briargate Country Club and was responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course and directly supervised five other workers. After graduating with honors, he attended Christian Brothers University where he paid for his education by working at Federal Express for four years, promoted quickly to team leader with oversight of 30 workers on a nightly basis. He next attended the Southern College of Optometry where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Optometry Degree.
In 1995, David founded Olive Branch Eyecare, opening his practice with one employee. He methodically grew the business through excellent service and prudent office management policies. David is committed to assuring his employees have access to health care and pays for all employees’ health insurance coverage. Today, David has a thriving practice with 15 full time employees. He continues to use the same principles of hard work and conservative financial management that allowed him to begin and build his practice. Parker recently opened an additional optometry office in Horn Lake to anchor a new shopping center development.
David has served as a mentor doctor for over 20 students of optometry and seeks to instill principles of leadership in these future practice and business leaders. These doctors are now in practice in over 10 states around the country and continue to rely on David for advice on innovative and successful practice management. He also contributes to professional development in eye care as an adjunct professor for the Southern College of Optometry and previously as an adjunct professor for the University of Alabama-Birmingham. David also serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and represents Mississippi at the American Optometric Association. He is past society president and legislative chairman of the Northwest Mississippi Society of Optometrists.
David, 42, and his wife Ashleigh have four children: Allie, Jack, Luke and Jude. They have both been active PTO supporters of SBC, DeSoto Central High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary, with Ashleigh serving as President of the PTO for 2 years. David has coached youth baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer.
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Senator Dr. David Parker won a special election in 2012 and represents DeSoto County in the Mississippi state Senate. He serves on several Senate committees including Economic Development, Elections, Judiciary-A, Housing and Public Health & Welfare.
David graduated from Greenbrook Elementary and Southaven High School. While excelling in sports and academics at Southaven, he achieved a position as greens-keeper at Briargate Country Club and was responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course and directly supervised five other workers. After graduating with honors, he attended Christian Brothers University where he paid for his education by working at Federal Express for four years, promoted quickly to team leader with oversight of 30 workers on a nightly basis. He next attended the Southern College of Optometry where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Optometry Degree.
In 1995, David founded Olive Branch Eyecare, opening his practice with one employee. He methodically grew the business through excellent service and prudent office management policies. David is committed to assuring his employees have access to health care and pays for all employees’ health insurance coverage. Today, David has a thriving practice with 15 full time employees. He continues to use the same principles of hard work and conservative financial management that allowed him to begin and build his practice. Parker recently opened an additional optometry office in Horn Lake to anchor a new shopping center development.
David has served as a mentor doctor for over 20 students of optometry and seeks to instill principles of leadership in these future practice and business leaders. These doctors are now in practice in over 10 states around the country and continue to rely on David for advice on innovative and successful practice management. He also contributes to professional development in eye care as an adjunct professor for the Southern College of Optometry and previously as an adjunct professor for the University of Alabama-Birmingham. David also serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and represents Mississippi at the American Optometric Association. He is past society president and legislative chairman of the Northwest Mississippi Society of Optometrists.
David, 42, and his wife Ashleigh have four children: Allie, Jack, Luke and Jude. They have both been active PTO supporters of SBC, DeSoto Central High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary, with Ashleigh serving as President of the PTO for 2 years. David has coached youth baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer.
Awards
- First Year Outstanding Clinician Award for Southern College of Optometry
- Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities
- Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Fraternity Member
- James P. Brownlee OD of the Year Award, Mississippi (2012)
- First Board Certified (ABO) Optometrist in Mississippi
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry
- Mississippi Board of Optometry
- Tennessee Board of Optometry (Retired)
- Diplomate of American Board of Optometry
- Mississippi Optometric Association: Previously served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Member
- Southern Eye Associates (Memphis): Board Member and Previous Advisory Board Chairman
- Southern College of Optometry: Adjunct Faculty Professor and Resident Intern Supervisor
- University of Alabama-Birmingham: Previous Adjunct Faculty Professor
- Northwest Mississippi Society of Optometrists: Previous Society President and Legislative Chair
- American Optometric Association: Delegate for Student and New Graduate Committee; Delegate to National Optometric 2020 Summit; Delegate to AOA House of Delegates
- American Board of Optometry: Diplomate (First in Mississippi)