Background
Parsons,, George Raymond was born on May 5, 1938 in New York City. Son of George Raymond and Gertrude (Blackburn) Parsons.
Parsons,, George Raymond was born on May 5, 1938 in New York City. Son of George Raymond and Gertrude (Blackburn) Parsons.
Bachelor with distinction, Wesleyan University, 1959. Bachelor of Laws with honors, Cornell University, 1962.
Associate Nixon, Hargrave, Davans & Doyle LLP, Rochester, New York, 1962-1969, partner, from 1970. Lecturer continuing legal education programs.
Officer, board directors Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 1976-1983. President Friends of Rochester Public Library., 1972-1975. Trustee Monroe County Library.
Systems, 1986-1987, 94-96, Reynolds Library., since 1987 (president since 1996), Rochester Regional Library. Council, 1988-1998, president 1994-1997. Board directors Rundel Library.
Foundation, Inc., since 1989. President Friends of University Rochester Libraries, 1989-1991. Trustee Rochester Public Library., 1978-1981, 83-99, president 1986-1987, 94-96.
Board directors Writers and Books, 1991-1997. Delegate New York State Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services, 1990. Member advisory committee libraries University Rochester, 1991-1995, 97—.
Trustee Halycon Hill Foundation, since 1992. Trustee Rochester Grantmakers Forum, 1997-1998. Member New York Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Estate Planning Council Rochester.
Married Katharine P. Sook, October 16, 1982. Children: Timothy, Geoffrey, Amy, Julia, Elizabeth.