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Kris Howsley King

quick internet search can tell two daughters, at an event where
you all the roles, accolades, one son and Floyd would be so
A honors, and organizations ten grandchildren. he could apologize
this First Responder has had, but He beamed with for his behavior
I wanted to get to the heart of the pride sharing and thank Officer
man behind the big smile, the about each of Price for giving him
badge, and a long record of public them and their that second chance.
service. I spent a couple of hours in accomplishments That “grace” had
his home, to find out his “Why”. because family is prevented a “record”
precious to him. that could have kept
The legacy Floyd Price is creating is He also loves all this young man from
one of strong faith in God, love of people and getting reaching his goal of
his family, and serving others. to “know” them. becoming a lawyer,
He recounted which he had done.
He is a faithful member in the
Seventh Day Adventist Church story upon story I had the privilege of
and is currently serving on an of people he has encountered as meeting Floyd over 20 years ago,
SDA board that covers a five-state a Lubbock Police Department when we both worked with “at
area. As a Bible teacher, he takes it officer, County Sheriff detective, risk” students through programs
seriously City Council member, community called Communities in Schools
to pass leader, and volunteer. and Lubbock Youth Leadership
on truths Showing respect for fellow Development. Former co-workers
he has human beings drives in these organizations shared some
learned. him, even those who find memories of him with me.
themselves in precarious
Mr. Price “He has often lent his heart and his
and his life situations, on the time to working with teenagers of
lovely wrong side of the law. He Lubbock. His messages were heartfelt,
bride of told me of one young man upbeat, and positive as he shared stories
over 57 to whom he gave a “break” about people he had known who made
years, when he didn’t have to. a difference.” (Janie Hernandez)
Violet, That “kid” went on to She also recalled how Floyd likes
have become an upstanding to tell a good clean joke, and yet
Floyd Price with author citizen. He also came
of article Kris King back to Lubbock to visit he never shies away from serious

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