The House Committee on Urban Affairs
81st Legislature
April 21, 2009
10:30 a.m. or upon final adjourn./recess
E1.026
CORRECTED MINUTES
On April 29, 2009, the House Committee on Urban Affairs authorized the correction of the minutes for the meeting of the House Committee on Urban Affairs held on April 21, 2009. The following are the corrected minutes for that meeting:
Pursuant to a notice posted on April 16, 2009, Permission granted to meet during the reading of the referral of bills, the House Committee on Urban Affairs met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Davis, Yvonne, at 2:37 p.m.
The roll was answered as follows:
Present: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Gutierrez; Walle (3).
A quorum was present.
HB 3686
The chair laid out HB 3686.
Representative Pierson offered a complete committee substitute.
(Representative Gutierrez now present.)
(Representative Walle now present.)
(Representative Howard, Charlie now present.)
The chair recognized Representative McClendon to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Pierson in chair.)
(Representative Davis, Yvonne in chair.)
The chair recognized Representative McClendon to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Gutierrez moved that HB 3686, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Walle (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Turner, Chris (2).
HB 1173
The chair laid out HB 1173.
Representative Mallory Caraway offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Dukes to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dukes to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 2845
The chair laid out HB 2845.
The chair recognized Representative Riddle to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Pierson in chair.)
(Representative Turner, Chris now present.)
(Representative Howard, Charlie now present.)
The chair recognized Representative Riddle to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2888
The chair laid out HB 2888.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Martinez, "Mando" to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Martinez, "Mando" to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4295
The chair laid out HB 4295.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Anchia to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Anchia to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1142
The chair laid out HB 1142.
Representative Mallory Caraway offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Anchia to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Anchia to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 563
The chair laid out HB 563.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
Representative Pierson offered an amendment to the committee substitute.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
The chair recognized Representative Menendez to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Menendez to close on the measure.
The committee substitute, as amended, was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2940
The chair laid out HB 2940.
Representative Gutierrez offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Walle to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Walle to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4123
The chair laid out HB 4123.
The chair recognized Representative Alonzo to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Alonzo to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3163
The chair laid out HB 3163.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3168
The chair laid out HB 3168.
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4094
The chair laid out HB 4094.
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
(Representative Davis, Yvonne in chair.)
HB 1913
Representative Pierson moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Pierson moved that HB 1913, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Fletcher; Walle (3).
HB 3557
Representative Turner, Chris moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Kent offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Kent moved that HB 3557, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Fletcher; Walle (3).
HB 1146
Representative Mallory Caraway moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Mallory Caraway offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Kent moved that HB 1146, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 1397
Representative Mallory Caraway moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Fletcher offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Fletcher moved that HB 1397, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 1727
Representative Pierson moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 1727, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 2212
Representative Mallory Caraway moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 2212, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 3668
Representative Fletcher moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee. The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.
Representative Fletcher offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Fletcher moved that HB 3668, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 3163
The chair laid out HB 3163 as pending business.
Representative Pierson offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Pierson moved that HB 3163, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 563
The chair laid out HB 563 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute, as amended, was adopted without objection.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 563, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 2940
The chair laid out HB 2940 as pending business.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 2940, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 2888
The chair laid out HB 2888 as pending business.
Representative Kent offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Kent moved that HB 2888, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 3168
The chair laid out HB 3168 as pending business.
Representative Pierson moved that HB 3168, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 4094
The chair laid out HB 4094 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 4094, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 4295
The chair laid out HB 4295 as pending business.
Representative Kent offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Kent moved that HB 4295, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Mallory Caraway; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (9).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Walle (2).
HB 3009
The chair laid out HB 3009.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
(Representative Pierson in chair.)
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 3390
The chair laid out HB 3390.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to explain the measure.
(Representative Davis, Yvonne in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4120
The chair laid out HB 4120.
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4648
The chair laid out HB 4648.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the measure.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1254
The chair laid out HB 1254 as pending business.
Representative Miklos offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 1254, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3558
The chair laid out HB 3558 as pending business.
Representative Pierson offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Pierson moved that HB 3558, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 2228
The chair laid out HB 2228 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 2228, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 2308
The chair laid out HB 2308 as pending business.
Representative Pierson offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Pierson moved that HB 2308, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 2647
The chair laid out HB 2647 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 2647, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 2792
The chair laid out HB 2792 as pending business.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 2792, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3072
The chair laid out HB 3072 as pending business.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 3072, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3082
The chair laid out HB 3082 as pending business.
Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 3082, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3162
The chair laid out HB 3162 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 3162, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3215
The chair laid out HB 3215 as pending business.
Representative Pierson offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 3215, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3240
The chair laid out HB 3240 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 3240, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (7).
Nays: Representative Fletcher (1).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3358
The chair laid out HB 3358 as pending business.
Representative Fletcher offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Fletcher moved that HB 3358, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 1648
The chair laid out HB 1648 as pending business.
Representative Miklos moved that HB 1648, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 3009
The chair laid out HB 3009 as pending business.
Representative Alvarado offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Alvarado moved that HB 3009, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 4648
The chair laid out HB 4648 as pending business.
Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 4648, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Alvarado; Fletcher; Gutierrez; Kent; Miklos; Pierson; Turner, Chris (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Howard, Charlie; Mallory Caraway; Walle (3).
HB 555
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2629
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3906
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 4168
The bill was left pending without objection.
At 8:48 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
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Rep. Davis, Yvonne, Chair
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Lemuel Price, Clerk