Resolution honors Edna Belle Pemberton for her community service in Dallas.

The House of Representatives pays tribute to Edna Belle Pemberton, who passed away on April 13, 2025. Born in Chicago, she married DarNell Pemberton and together they raised four daughters and adopted eight nieces and nephews. She worked at Kmart in Dallas and was active in the Oak Cliff community, advocating for a juvenile curfew ordinance and helping Hurricane Katrina evacuees. She also volunteered as a voter registrar and precinct chair, and carried the Olympic torch in 1996. The resolution extends sympathy to her family and prepares an official copy for them.

Resolution honors Edna Belle Pemberton for her community service in Dallas.

The House of Representatives pays tribute to Edna Belle Pemberton, who passed away on April 13, 2025. Born in Chicago, she married DarNell Pemberton and together they raised four daughters and adopted eight nieces and nephews. She worked at Kmart in Dallas and was active in the Oak Cliff community, advocating for a juvenile curfew ordinance and helping Hurricane Katrina evacuees. She also volunteered as a voter registrar and precinct chair, and carried the Olympic torch in 1996. The resolution extends sympathy to her family and prepares an official copy for them.