Mary Evelyn Parker
Mary Evelyn Dickerson Parker (born November 8, 1920) is a former Democratic state treasurer of Louisiana, having served from 1968-1987. She was the first woman to have held the position. Prior to her tenure as treasurer, she held several appointed positions in state government. She was an integral part of the Long faction and a close friend and strategist for both Governor Earl Kemp Long (1895–1960) and his wife, Blanche Revere Long (1902–1998) and later for Governor John J. McKeithen.
Read more about Mary Evelyn Parker: Early Years and Education, A Real Political Player, Helping To Elect McKeithen, Election As Treasurer, 1968, Retirement
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“Flower picking.”
—Hawaiian saying no. 2710, ‘lelo No’Eau, collected, translated, and annotated by Mary Kawena Pukui, Bishop Museum Press, Hawaii (1983)
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One perfect limousine, do you suppose?
Ah no, it’s always just my luck to get
One perfect rose.”
—Dorothy Parker (1893–1967)