In memory of Hoover Price.

89(R) SR 654 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 654

In Memory

of

Hoover Price

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Hoover Price of Texarkana on April 12, 2025, at the age

of 95; and

WHEREAS, The son of Eugene and Mary Price, Hoover Price was

born in Marietta on July 11, 1929; he completed his early

education in Floyd County, and he moved to Texarkana following

high school to take a job as a forklift driver with the Red River

Army Depot; after leaving to work for W. S. Dickey Clay

Manufacturing Company for a brief period, he returned to RRAD in

1967 and eventually retired from the company in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Price was married to Faye Lavern Price, and he

took great pride in their three children, Faye, Shelia, and

Kenneth, as well as his stepson, Anthony; a man of strong faith,

he attended New Town Baptist Church for a number of years before

becoming a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where he

served as a deacon and taught Sunday School; in his leisure

hours, he enjoyed bush hogging, hunting, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Hoover Price

will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and

compassion, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their

hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hoover Price and

extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his

children, Faye Price-Banton, Shelia Price-Williams, and Kenneth

Price I and his wife, Doris; to his stepson, Anthony Chapple and

his wife, Linda; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be

it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Hoover Price.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate