H.R. No. 1353
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Sergeant Lyle Gene Denny of the
Panhandle Police Department on December 7, 2020, at the age of 66;
and
WHEREAS, Born on February 15, 1954, Lyle Denny was the son of
Kenneth and Elsie Denny, and he grew up with the companionship of
two siblings, Linda and Brian; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Denny began his career in law enforcement
with the Amarillo Police Department in 1976, and he subsequently
served with the Canyon PD from 1978 to 1991; after working security
for 16 years at Pantex, he became a sergeant with the Panhandle PD;
during his tenure, he spent three years as a school resource officer
with the Panhandle Independent School District, and he took a keen
interest in the students and staff, earning their respect and
affection; at the time of his passing, he held the office of
assistant chief of police; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Sergeant Denny was a past
Master Mason at Panhandle Masonic Lodge and a member of the Blue
Knights, Cal-Tex Riders, and Wild Hogs; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sergeant Denny enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Ronda, with whom he shared nearly five
decades, and he took great pride in his daughter, Nikkie; with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include two granddaughters, Lyndsie and Macie; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected law enforcement
professional, Lyle Denny will be deeply missed, and memories of his
warmth and generosity will remain to comfort all those who knew and
loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Lyle Gene
Denny and extend sincere condolences to his family: to his wife,
Ronda Denny; to his daughter, Nikkie Jacobs, and her husband, Matt;
to his granddaughters, Lyndsie and Macie Jacobs; to his sister,
Linda Cintella; to his brother, Brian Denny; to his four nephews;
and to his many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Lyle Denny.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1353 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House