1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Lela B. Price 1-6 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of Houston in 1-7 mourning the death of Lela B. Price, who died on December 4, 2000, 1-8 at the age of 90; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Sunnyside, Texas, in Waller County, 1-10 Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late May and Johnny Thompson; 1-11 she attended Jack Yates High School; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Lela Price was active with 1-13 Progressive New Hope Baptist Church and Trinity Garden First 1-14 Baptist Church; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A woman who was passionate about life, Mrs. Price 1-16 returned value to her community as a member of the church choir, 1-17 Matron of the Youth Department, General Supervisor of the Citywide 1-18 Juniors and Tiny Tots Choir, and General Supervisor of the Houston 1-19 Citywide Chorus; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and 1-21 great-grandmother, she is remembered for the affection, confidence, 2-1 and loyalty she inspired in those with whom she was associated; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of her community, 2-3 Lela B. Price will be remembered for her devotion to her family, 2-4 her church, and her friends; she leaves a legacy of compassion and 2-5 commitment which will be cherished by those who knew and loved her; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-9 members of the family of Lela B. Price: her daughters, Helen Coby, 2-10 Hazel Davis, and Leonell Oliver; her son, Michael David; her 2-11 stepson, Lester B. Price; and her 10 grandchildren and many 2-12 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-14 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-15 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-16 do so in memory of Lela B. Price. 2-17 Ellis 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on January 30, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate