Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) Tuesday released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator, Earline Parmon:
“North Carolina lost a legend today with the passing of Earline Parmon, Forsyth County’s first black state senator. Earline was elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2012 after serving as a representative in the North Carolina House of Representatives for ten years. She was well respected by her colleagues and was a charismatic leader who always put the needs of her community first. Prior to becoming the Outreach Director for U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12), Earline was a fierce advocate for her constituents during her time in the state legislature. I join so many North Carolinians to salute a longtime friend and iconic public servant.
“Earline’s life was very well lived and we pay tribute to her commitment to working tirelessly to make North Carolina better. My deepest condolences go out to her family and the many people impacted by Senator Parmon’s work.”