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