SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 191
In Memory
of
Jean Tillotson Price
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Palo Pinto County in mourning the loss of
Jean Tillotson "Nanny" Price, a highly esteemed civic leader,
on January 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 22, 1926, to Guy and
Kathryn Tillotson, Jean moved in 1938 with her parents from
Mineral Wells to Palo Pinto, where the Tillotsons operated a
service station and a restaurant, which was called Tilley's Café
after the family's nickname; she graduated from Mineral Wells
High School in 1944 as class secretary, and after becoming a
member of the Fifty Year Club in 1994, she gave generously of her
time to help make her class reunions truly memorable occasions;
and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1946, Jean exchanged wedding vows with
Charles Wright Price, Jr., a descendant of Isaac Wright Price,
who served as the first tax assessor-collector for Palo Pinto
County; Mrs. Price and her husband enjoyed a close and fulfilling
marriage until his passing, and she took great pride in her three
children, Wayne, Bud, and Barbara, and in the close ties she
shared with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Preserving the history of Palo Pinto County was of
utmost importance to Mrs. Price, and she devoted much of her time
and energy to that end; she was a longtime secretary to the
Palo Pinto County Historical Commission and served as secretary
and secretary-treasurer to the Palo Pinto County Historical
Association for more than 25 years; as an officer of the history
book committee of the association, and later the commission, she
was instrumental in the publication of both volumes of the
county's history; moreover, this multitalented individual
contributed historical articles to the Mineral Wells Index and
functioned as an unofficial curator of the Old Jail Museum in
Palo Pinto; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Price shared her notable talents as a pianist
and organist with several churches during her lifetime; although
faced with the challenges of arthritis, she was serving as a
pianist for the First Methodist Church of Palo Pinto at the time
of her passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Price was regarded as a kind and thoughtful
person who was always quick to extend a helping hand and who
consistently demonstrated her appreciation of others; and
WHEREAS, The life of Jean Tillotson Price was a blessing to
her family, her friends, and the citizens of Palo Pinto County,
and her spirit will continue to light the hearts of all who knew
and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Jean Tillotson "Nanny" Price and extend sincere condolences
to the family and many friends of this beloved woman;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Jean Tillotson Price.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2003,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate