H.R. No. 425
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Mitchell Aaron Penton of the Dallas Police
Department died in the line of duty on February 13, 2021, at the age
of 27, bringing a tragic loss to his family, friends, and community;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Arlington on March 29, 1993, to Timothy and
Kathy Penton, Mitchell Penton grew up with the companionship of two
siblings, Garrett and Sydney; after graduating from Richardson High
School in 2011, he attended Rogers State University in Oklahoma,
where he demonstrated his athletic talent as a goalkeeper for the
school's soccer team; he went on to earn his degree in criminal
justice in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Officer Penton completed his police academy
training on November 1, 2019, and joined the Dallas Police
Department; assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division, he embraced
his calling in law enforcement, and he was recognized as a promising
young officer with a bright future ahead of him; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Officer Penton cherished the
relationship he shared with his wife, Noel Bergenske Penton; he
became a proud stepfather to her son, and the couple were eagerly
anticipating the birth of their first child together; in his
leisure hours, he greatly enjoyed playing soccer, woodworking, and
spending quality time with his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, The untimely death of Officer Mitchell Penton has
profoundly saddened everyone who was privileged to know this
courageous and dedicated young man, but his service and sacrifice
in behalf of his community will forever be remembered; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Mitchell
Aaron Penton and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family, to his friends, and to his brothers and sisters in blue;
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 Officer
Mitchell Aaron Penton.
Ramos
González of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 425 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 1, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House