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Hugh Q. Parmer
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 12th district |
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| In office 1983–1991 |
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| Preceded by | Betty Andujar |
| Succeeded by | Mike Moncrief |
| Texas Senate President Pro Tempore | |
| In office 1989–1989 |
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| Preceded by | Craig Anthony Washington |
| Succeeded by | Bob McFarland |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 60-3 district |
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| In office 1963–1965 |
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| Preceded by | Don Kennard |
| Succeeded by | W. C. "Bud" Sherman |
| 36th Mayor of Fort Worth | |
| In office April 5, 1977 – May 1, 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Clif Overcash |
| Succeeded by | Woodie Woods |
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| Born | August 3, 1939 |
| Died | May 27, 2020 (aged 80) Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Evelyn G. Parmer |
| Alma mater | Yale University, University of Texas at Arlington |
| Occupation | Attorney; businessman; humanitarian executive; university adjunct professor |
Hugh Quay Parmer (born August 3, 1939 – died May 27, 2020) was an important person from Fort Worth, Texas. He was a lawyer, a university professor, and a leader in helping people around the world. Mr. Parmer was also a Democratic politician.
He served in both parts of the Texas State Legislature. He was also on the Fort Worth City Council. Later, he became the mayor of Fort Worth. Mr. Parmer helped lead big efforts to assist people affected by disasters and conflicts worldwide.
Helping People Around the World
Leading Humanitarian Efforts
In 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton chose Mr. Parmer for a big job. He became the Assistant Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This agency helps countries around the world. The U. S. Senate, which is part of the government, agreed with this choice.
At USAID, Mr. Parmer was in charge of helping people during emergencies. He helped with U.S. efforts during the Kosovo War. He was responsible for the U.S. response to over 80 natural and man-made disasters. These disasters happened all over the world.
After 2000, Mr. Parmer became the president of the American Refugee Committee. This group helps people in countries affected by conflict. They had 2,000 employees working in 14 different nations. In 2008, he joined the board of Interaction. This is a large group of U.S. organizations that help people and develop communities.
Teaching and Later Life
Before he passed away, Mr. Parmer taught at several universities. He was an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. He also taught at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. His third teaching role was at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.
He taught special classes for older students. These classes focused on international aid and helping refugees. Mr. Parmer died in Fort Worth on May 27, 2020.
