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