[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 30 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E222]
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                    HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN PRICE

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2016

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a very special individual, 
John D. Price of Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Price lived an exemplary life 
of service to others and passed away on February 23, 2016.
  Mr. Price was a dedicated leader in education in Fayette County. He 
was appointed to the school board in 2003 and was elected four times. 
He served as board chairman since 2010. Mr. Price's involvement began 
over 30 years ago as a mentor with the Experience Based Career 
Education program. He went on to serve as a homeroom parent, a school 
volunteer, and a member of site based councils at Julia R. Ewan 
Elementary and Bryan Station High School. He was a PTA leader, serving 
as President of the 16th District PTA. He served on the Equity Council 
for Fayette County Public Schools. Mr. Price was a strong advocate for 
all students and was deeply concerned with every student having the 
opportunity for a great education. His commitment to students was 
unwavering.
  Professionally, Mr. Price was a CPA and President of Price, Stagner, 
and Company. He was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Mr. 
Price was a founding board member of Housing Equality for All Lexington 
(HEAL) and remained active with HEAL for thirty eight years.
  John Price is survived by his daughter Allison Courtney Crosby and 
her husband Anthony Crosby, his mother Janella Wathen Price, and his 
sisters Jalenna Price and Margaret Griffin.
  Mr. Price was a humble leader. Former superintendent Tom Shelton says 
of John Price, ``He had exemplary character, strong personal integrity, 
and was a strong man of faith, and it was exhibited in everything he 
did and every decision he was involved in.'' He made a significant 
impact on the lives of all people he touched. He was an outstanding 
public servant, and I am honored to memorialize him before the United 
States House of Representatives.

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