Stanford Parris

Stanford Parris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1991
Preceded byHerbert Harris
Succeeded byJim Moran
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975
Preceded byWilliam L. Scott
Succeeded byHerbert Harris
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 20th district
In office
April 11, 1969 – November 21, 1972
Preceded byGuy Farley
Succeeded byLucas Phillips
Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from the Mason District
In office
1964–1967
Preceded byAnne A. Wilkins
Succeeded byHarold O. Miller
Personal details
Born
Stanford Elmer Parris

(1929-09-09)September 9, 1929
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2010(2010-03-27) (aged 80)
Mathews County, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
George Washington University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1950–1954
RankFirst lieutenant
Battles/warsKorean War
Awards Dist. Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Air Medal

Stanford Elmer Parris (September 9, 1929 – March 27, 2010) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Virginia's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for six two year terms. He served in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia House of Delegates, and also as Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, earning several medals.