TITLE: In memory of Rodney Clyde Denton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rodney Clyde Denton.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2021, by a rising vote.