About Gerard Parker
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). Gerard Parker was an American politician.
Clifford Gerard Parker, known as Gerard Parker (July 24, 1936 – December 1, 2012) was the 22nd Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 16 days in 1995. Prior to this, he had served as Vice Chief for six years under Jonathan L. Taylor, who was impeached after two terms. He continued to serve as Vice Chief under Joyce Dugan, who was elected in 1995.
Parker had represented Painttown on the tribal council for 16 years, and served on numerous committees, helping to develop the EBCI's emergency response capability.
He had a family of his own, with children Forrest Gerard Parker, Joshua Thomas Parker, James R. Welch, Brad Parker, Gerena Parker, and Lori Lambert.
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Who was Gerard Parker?
Native American leader (1936-2012)
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Gerard Parker was born on 24 July 1936.
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Gerard Parker died on 1 December 2012.
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Gerard Parker was a politician.
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Gerard Parker was American.
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