SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 803
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  William Dean Peisen
 
         WHEREAS, The untimely death of attorney William Dean
  Peisen on April 9, 2009, at the age of 51, has deeply saddened the
  Rio Grande Valley community and brought a great loss to his
  family and friends; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Jo Anne and George Peisen, Bill Peisen
  was born on October 10, 1957, in Eldora, Iowa; he graduated from
  Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in economics and
  went on to law school there, serving on the board of editors of
  the Iowa Law Review and graduating with distinction; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Peisen was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1983
  and to the bar of the United States District Court for the
  Southern District of Texas the following year; board certified in
  civil trial law, he focused his successful solo practice on civil
  trial and appellate law with an emphasis on commercial
  litigation, and he was greatly respected for his knowledge, his
  professionalism, and his confident and courteous manner in the
  courtroom; and
 
         WHEREAS, A dedicated civic leader, he served on the board
  of the McAllen Independent School District from 1996 to 2002,
  including one year as president; moreover, he gave generously of
  his time and talent for many years to the McAllen Youth Soccer
  League and to various school activities; he served on the board
  of the McAllen Airport and provided his legal counsel to Saint
  John's Episcopal School on a pro bono basis; and
 
         WHEREAS, Known as a true gentleman, Bill Peisen won many
  friends with his warmth, kindness, and delightful sense of humor,
  and memories of him will be forever cherished by those who were
  privileged to share in his love and affection; now, therefore, be
  it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill Peisen and
  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
  wife, Val Peisen; to his children, Marty, Grant, Lisa Marie,
  Alex, and Jessica; to his father, George Peisen; to his brother,
  John Peisen, and his wife, Mary; to his father-in-law, Joe
  LaMantia, Jr., and his wife, Derrelene; to his brothers-in-law
  and their wives, Joe LaMantia III and Marilyn, Greg LaMantia and
  Dru, Steve LaMantia and Linda, and Tony LaMantia and Jennifer;
  and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
  in memory of Bill Peisen.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 30, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate