H.R. No. 2042
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Diane Price of Richardson, who passed away on December 27, 2010,
at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Price was born on June 2, 1932, in Moline,
Illinois, to Suzanne and Kenneth Hartman; a gifted student, she
graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College, where she earned a
bachelor's degree in economics; and
WHEREAS, After working for an executive recruiting firm in
New York City, Mrs. Price moved to Richardson in 1967 and joined the
staff of Collins Radio, which was later acquired by Rockwell
International; accomplished in her work, she earned a number of
promotions through the years, retiring as a program manager in the
defense communications systems division; and
WHEREAS, Actively engaged in her community, Mrs. Price gave
freely of her time and talents to a number of worthwhile
organizations, including the advisory boards of the Dallas Ballet,
Richardson Hospital, Promenade Bank, Richardson Symphony, and
Network of Community Ministries; she also held a number of
leadership positions, serving as president of Altrusa
International of Richardson, the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, and
the Richardson Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Price further served on the selection board for
the president of The University of Texas at Dallas, and she was
instrumental in the establishment of Leadership Richardson; in
1986, her exceptional efforts in behalf of the community were
recognized when she was named Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A loving wife and mother as well, she shared 30 years
with her husband, Jim, and she was devoted to their blended family,
which included her son, Shaun, and her stepchildren, Richard,
Pamela, David, and Steven; in her free time, she enjoyed traveling,
tennis, and golf; and
WHEREAS, Diane Price brightened immeasurably the world
around her, and her remarkable talent, her generosity of spirit,
and her unwavering dedication to her loved ones will long be
remembered by those fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Diane Price and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Jim
Price; to her son, Shaun Sullivan, and his wife, Suzette; to her
stepchildren, Richard Price and his wife, Crysta, Pamela Froelich,
David Price and his wife, Mary, and Steven Price and his wife,
Jennifer; to her grandchildren, Kylie and Alden Sullivan, Katie,
Rebecca, Maddy, and Zoe Price, Amanda Steele and her husband, Ryan,
and Daniel Froelich and his wife, Nicole; to her sisters, Judy Kiley
and her husband, Jack, and Susan Boldt; and to her other relatives
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Diane
Price.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2042 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House