SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 675
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert L. Price and Dr. Charmaine H. Price for their
exceptional work in the Dallas community; and
WHEREAS, Robert Price and Dr. Charmaine Price are natives
of the Chicago area and have been married to one another for 64
years; they moved to Dallas in 1968 when Mr. Price began his
longtime career with the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance
Company, and they soon became active in a number of civic
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Price began his work in public service by
serving as a member of the Dallas Independent School District
Board of Education; he held multiple leadership positions on the
board, and he cofounded the Black Coalition to Maximize
Education; he later served on the board of Dallas Area Rapid
Transit; he has managed numerous political campaigns and has
participated in a number of civil rights organizations; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Chicago State University,
Dr. Charmaine Price earned her doctorate in education at Texas
Woman's University; she worked for many years as an educator in
the Dallas Independent School District, and her employment
included 14 years of service as principal of Harrell Budd
Elementary School; in 1995, she founded Seniors Actively Guiding
Education, which has had a profound impact on the lives of
countless area students; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Price and Dr. Price have both served on the
boards of many charitable and educational organizations and have
received numerous awards for their work; it is truly fitting that
they receive special recognition for their outstanding
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Robert L. Price and Dr. Charmaine H.
Price on their countless contributions to the fabric of life in
the Dallas community and extend to them best wishes for continued
success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this distinguished couple as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate