TITLE: In memory of Hoover Price of Texarkana.

SUMMARY: In memory of Hoover Price of Texarkana.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a rising vote.