SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823
In Memory
of
Melvin Vernell Greene
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of the late Melvin Vernell Greene; and
WHEREAS, Mel Greene was born on August 3, 1948, in
Greenville, Mississippi, the seventh child of Evangeline and
William Greene; he graduated from Coleman High School in
Greenville; and
WHEREAS, He placed his college plans on hold when he was
drafted into the United States Army in 1968; he served with
distinction in Vietnam, rising to the rank of sergeant and
receiving numerous citations and awards, including the Bronze
Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation
Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he entered
Mississippi Valley State College and earned a bachelor's degree
in public administration; he enjoyed a long and productive career
as an executive with a number of companies, beginning with Sears
Roebuck and Company and including such noted firms as Xerox, Dell
Computers, and the Seton Family of Hospitals; lastly, he served
as director of Diversity for Vidant Health; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Greene was active in a variety of professional
and civic organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, the
Professional Retail Organization of Black Executives, Goodwill
Industries of Central Texas, and Skillpoint Alliance; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in
daily life, Mr. Greene was active in congregations wherever he
lived, serving through the years in such ministries as Boys'
Rites of Passage, Veterans Recognition, and Sanctuary Choir; he
was an active member of Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church in Austin; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his thirst for knowledge,
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Melvin Vernell Greene; 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 Melvin Greene.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate