[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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            HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. ROBERT EARL PRICE, SR.

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the life of Dr. Robert Earl Price, Sr., the late pastor of the 
New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Dallas. Dr. Price dedicated more than 
42 years of his life to his congregation before he passed away at the 
age of 80.
  Dr. Price was born in Smithville, Texas, where he grew up working 
with local pastors in spreading their ministry. Dr. Price later settled 
in Dallas with his wife, and went on to have three children, whom he 
loved tremendously. While he was devoted primarily to his church, Dr. 
Price spent time with a number of groups such as the NAACP and Dallas 
Museum of Art, contributing to the betterment of his community.
  Dr. Price was a vibrant leader who was well respected within the 
church and Dallas, and credited with expanding the church's services 
and bolstering their ranks. The New Mount Zion Baptist Church grew to 
be a pillar of the community under the leadership and direction of Dr. 
Price. The church now houses a robust food bank, a day care that now 
serves nearly 110 families, and a credit union for local residents. Dr. 
Price provided spiritual guidance and inspired his congregants to 
strive to bring about positive social change.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Price led with the utmost integrity in his work. He 
prided himself on his faith, and others often looked to Dr. Price for 
spiritual guidance. It comes as a great loss to the community to hear 
of his passing, however his invaluable contributions have gone far from 
unnoticed. I hope his friends, loved ones, and congregants can take 
comfort in the good he did.