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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate