SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 233


In Memory

of

Joe L. Price


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Trinity County in mourning the loss of Joe L. Price, 
who died February 21, 2003, at the age of 58; and

	WHEREAS, Born August 21, 1944, Joe Price graduated from 
Trinity High School in 1962; he received a bachelor's degree from 
Sam Houston State University in 1966 and a degree from Baylor Law 
School in 1969; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Price proudly served, unopposed, as district 
attorney of the 258th Judicial District; elected in 1977, he 
embraced a career as one of Texas' longest sitting district 
attorneys and earned a reputation for zealously pursuing swift 
and fair justice for the citizens of this state; he was highly 
respected for fighting tirelessly for justice for the victims of 
crime and their families during his 26 years as Trinity County's 
district attorney; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout the countless criminal cases Mr. Price 
prosecuted, he never forgot that the victims' lives were changed 
irrevocably as a result of the criminal acts perpetrated against 
them; he was always aware that a family who lost a member would 
never again be able to tell the victim how much they were loved; 
his compassionate work with families left behind, such as the 
family of murder victim Pamela Mosely Carpenter, serves as a 
blueprint and an inspiration for all prosecutors; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Price was an invaluable colleague to others 
in his profession and was respected for his leadership and his 
many accomplishments; he generously shared his knowledge of 
criminal law and prosecution with his fellow prosecutors and 
with college students and was a member of the Texas District and 
County Attorneys Association board of directors; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen who was active in a number of 
organizations, he served on the board of directors for the Kalin 
House Child Advocacy Center and the Trinity Scholarship fund;
he was dedicated to his work on behalf of the young people of 
Trinity County and was an active supporter of the Trinity County 
Fair; and

	WHEREAS, Joe Price lived his life to the fullest and was 
a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
family of Joe L. Price:  his parents, Dean and Johnnie Price; his 
daughter and son-in-law, Jo Lin Brownlee and Lance Brownlee; his 
daughter, Aenea Marburger; his grandchildren, Price Brownlee and 
Marshall and Jenna Marburger; his sister and brother-in-law, 
Judy and Bill Burton; and his many other beloved relatives; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 
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 
Joe L. Price.
                                                                         Ogden  
                                                                         Staples





________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 24, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate