Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 240
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Gene Pemberton
5	5	WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
6	6	memories of Gene Pemberton of Temple, who passed away on
7	7	January 27, 2019, at the age of 79; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in Cameron on October 27, 1939, Gene
9	9	Pemberton was the son of E. M. and Aleyne Pemberton and the
10	10	brother of Stanton and Cheryl; a graduate of Temple High School
11	11	and Temple Junior College, he continued his education at
12	12	Hardin-Simmons University, where he earned a bachelor of
13	13	business administration degree; and
14	14	WHEREAS, In 1961, Mr. Pemberton was joined in matrimony to
15	15	the former Mary Holick, with whom he shared a fulfilling union of
16	16	five and a half decades until her passing in 2017; he was a
17	17	dedicated father to his children, Gary, Allen, and Lisa, and he
18	18	was further blessed with five grandchildren, Brandon, Andrew,
19	19	Jeffrey, Elisabeth, and Emalye; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Mr. Pemberton worked for American Desk
21	21	Manufacturing Company for 31 years, during which time he served
22	22	as vice president of marketing and director of special projects;
23	23	a prominent figure in the local sports community, he was a color
24	24	commentator for KTEM Radio on Temple Wildcat Broadcast for nearly
25	25	three decades, and he and his partner, Mark McLain, received
26	26	recognition for their outstanding work with an Associated Press
27	27	Award in 1992 and a Katie Award from the Press Club of Dallas in
28	28	1993; in addition, Mr. Pemberton belonged to the Southwest
29	29	Basketball Officials Association for 23 years, and the
30	30	organization honored him with a lifetime membership in 1984; and
31	31	WHEREAS, Following his tenure with American Desk,
32	32	Mr. Pemberton was hired by the Houston Astros, serving initially
33	33	as director of community development; he subsequently became the
34	34	team's chaplain, earning the distinction of being the first
35	35	full-time chaplain in Major League Baseball; this esteemed civic
36	36	leader was also president of the Kiwanis Club and a Legion of
37	37	Honor member, and he was a devoted congregant and deacon of
38	38	Bethel Church of the Assemblies of God; and
39	39	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, his community, and
40	40	his faith, Gene Pemberton made a meaningful difference in the
41	41	lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his
42	42	contributions will be fondly remembered for years to come; now,
43	43	therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
45	45	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gene Pemberton
46	46	and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and,
47	47	be it further
48	48	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
49	49	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
50	50	this day, it do so in memory of Gene Pemberton.
51	51	Buckingham
52	52	________________________________
53	53	President of the Senate
54	54	I hereby certify that the
55	55	above Resolution was adopted by
56	56	the Senate on February 21, 2019,
57	57	by a rising vote.
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Secretary of the Senate
60	60	________________________________
61	61	Member, Texas Senate