[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E769]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CURTIS EDWARD PRICE

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Curtis Edward Price Jr., who passed peacefully in his home, surrounded 
by family, on May 30, 2013. An able athlete, gifted musician, and 
beloved mentor, he epitomized the notion of a true gentleman. It goes 
without saying that Curtis made quite a positive impression on all of 
us, and he will be sorely missed.
   Curtis was born in Charleston on May 6, 1950, to the late Curtis 
Edward Price Sr. and Ethel Price. He was a graduate of Charleston High 
School and West Virginia University. Upon receiving his bachelor's 
degree, he became the youngest head basketball coach in the country 
when he accepted the position at West Virginia State College. After 
leaving WVSC he worked with then-Governor Jay Rockefeller as the 
Director of Affirmative Action for the State of West Virginia. He ended 
his career at the Charleston Job Corps Center as its Center Director, 
where he continued to use his gift of helping others.
   Throughout his life, Curtis possessed a profound belief that he 
could make a positive difference in the lives of others. He was a 
beloved husband, a devoted father, and a loving grandfather, and worked 
tirelessly for those outside of his family. Although he is best known 
for his skills on the basketball court, his passion for politics, 
championing of the rights of others, and efforts toward ensuring 
quality education for all children were important facets of his life's 
work. He was also deeply involved in serving churches through the 
Ministry of Music, and cherished spending time with his family and 
close friends.
   Curtis is survived by his wife, Judy; two daughters, seven 
grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters-in-law.
   Mr. Speaker, this high level of devotion to both family and the 
State of West Virginia is one deserving of great honor and respect. 
Through this Extension of Remarks, I would like to thank Curtis for 
returning to his native West Virginia to share his life and wonderful 
spirit with us. We, in the mountain state, are fortunate to remember 
him as one of our own.

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