SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 251
In Memory
of
Rodney Clyde Denton
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Rotan in mourning the loss of Rodney Clyde Denton,
who died October 26, 2020, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, A native of Fort Rucker, Alabama, Rodney Denton
was born on January 23, 1965, to Rodney and Emma Denton; he
graduated from Rotan High School in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Rodney married Tracie Pritchard Denton, his
beloved wife, on February 16, 1991; they were blessed with two
beautiful children, Samuel and Ryleigh, who enriched his life
immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed public servant, Rodney served the
City of Rotan for 37 years; he began his career with the city as a
worker on the garbage trucks, and he served in a variety of
positions and rose steadily through the ranks to become the
city's director of public works; and
WHEREAS, He served the community for many years through his
work with the Rotan Fire Department and the emergency medical
services team, and he served as a member of the Fisher County
Child Welfare Board and the board of the Rotan Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and father and a cherished friend
to many, Rodney Denton was a treasured member of the Rotan
community, and he will long be remembered with respect and
admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Rodney Clyde Denton; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Rodney Clyde Denton.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate