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