Bill Text: TX SR240 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Gene Pemberton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Reported enrolled [SR240 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR240-Enrolled.html
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| 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 | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 21, 2019, | ||
| by a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
