SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 341

	WHEREAS, March 13, 2005, is indeed a memorable day for 
the Honorable Tom Price, judge of the Texas Court of Criminal 
Appeals, as it marks this respected jurist's 60th birthday and 
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on his distinguished 
career; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Tom Price moved to 
Texas in 1957, and he attended Highland Park High School before 
serving in the United States Marine Corps; and

	WHEREAS, On his return to civilian life, Judge Price worked
his way through East Texas State University and went on to graduate
from Baylor University School of Law in 1970; and

	WHEREAS, After four years in private practice, he was 
elected judge of Dallas County Criminal Court Number 5 for the 
first of three consecutive terms, and the high esteem in which 
he was held by his colleagues was evident when they elected him 
presiding judge; and

	WHEREAS, Judge Price continued his career as judge of 
the 282nd Criminal District Court in 1986 and was reelected to 
two additional terms; in 1991 his fellow jurists elected him 
presiding judge of the criminal district courts, a position he 
held throughout his tenure on the district bench; and

	WHEREAS, His accomplishments as presiding judge are too 
numerous to list comprehensively but include computerizing the 
case filing system for all county criminal courts and upgrading 
and expanding the public defender system; and

	WHEREAS, Judge Price was also instrumental in the creation 
of the felony child abuse court, drug diversion court, and family 
violence court; moreover, this esteemed public servant chaired 
the Community Justice Council Committee from 1991 to 1996; and

	WHEREAS, With his 1996 election to the Texas Court of 
Criminal Appeals, Judge Price became only the third person from 
Dallas ever chosen to serve in that capacity; his current post 
has called on him to serve informally as an unofficial goodwill 
ambassador to Mexico, contributing to greater understanding 
among the judiciary of both countries; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has enjoyed the love and 
support of his family, including his children, Jan and Brian, and 
his grandchildren, Mandy and Natalie; and

	WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Judge Tom Price has 
served the citizens of this state with integrity and distinction, 
and it is most appropriate to honor him for his many achievements;
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Honorable Tom Price 
on the notable occasion of his 60th birthday and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be 
it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Judge Price as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                          Carona




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 8, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate