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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466


In Memory

of

Donald Joseph Spence

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Donald Joseph Spence, 
who died February 4, 2005, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Donald was born in Austin on June 12, 1932,
to Ada and William Spence; he graduated from Anderson High School 
and earned a bachelor's degree from Huston Tillotson College, 
where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; and
	WHEREAS, Donald Spence taught several years in the
Elgin Independent School District and then moved to
Oakland, California, where he was the director of the Oakland 
Boys Club; and
	WHEREAS, After returning to Austin in 1976, he held 
numerous positions with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation 
Department, including serving as assistant supervisor at 
Rosewood Recreation Center, as the first supervisor for the 
Givens Recreation Center, and as program manager for the East Austin
area district; and
	WHEREAS, After retiring from the City of Austin, Donald 
served as commissioner for the Greater East Austin Youth 
Association for 10 years, where he was responsible for grant 
management and served as chairman for the Juneteenth celebration;
he retired in 1992; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Donald Spence received numerous 
awards for his service to his community; he was a devout 
Christian and a dedicated member of the usher board at
Wesley United Methodist Church; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, 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,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Donald Joseph Spence:  his wife, Barbara; his 
daughter, Vanessa; his son, Hugh; and his six grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren; 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 Donald Joseph Spence.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 29, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate