81R24853 BPG-D
By: Gonzales H.R. No. 1602
R E S O L U T I O N
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 St. 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 House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
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, Joe LaMantia III and his
wife, Marilyn, Greg LaMantia and his wife, Dru, Steve LaMantia and
his wife, Linda, and Tony LaMantia and his wife, Jennifer; and to
his many 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill
Peisen.