SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
In Memory
of
Stanley McKenzie
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Stanley McKenzie, who died July 21,
2021, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born October 6, 1944, Stan McKenzie was a revered
citizen who led a rewarding life as a devoted Christian and an
Episcopal supervisor of missions; he was also a professional
basketball player and a successful businessman; and
WHEREAS, Stan McKenzie graduated from New York University,
where he was a star basketball player, and he was drafted into the
National Basketball Association in 1966; he played guard for the
Baltimore Bullets, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trailblazers,
and the Houston Rockets; and
WHEREAS, After his professional basketball career,
Dr. McKenzie served in business management positions
specializing in human resources and personnel services, and he
oversaw operations and budgets for several successful
corporations; and
WHEREAS, He followed a new calling in 2000, when he became
the first male supervisor of the Missions and Children's Work of
the Women's Missionary Society in the African Methodist
Episcopal Church; as a supervisor of missions, he guided
beneficial programs and projects in the 18th, 13th, and 10th
Episcopal Districts, which brought life-saving services to
several African countries and resulted in thriving youth
programs and community initiatives in Texas, Tennessee, and
Kentucky; he was also proud to have established a scholarship
program for students attending Paul Quinn College; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed religious leader shared a life of
faithful Christian service with Bishop Vashti McKenzie, his
devoted wife of more than 40 years; they were blessed with three
children, and their two grandchildren brought him great pride and
joy; and
WHEREAS, Stan McKenzie was an active member of several
civic and professional organizations and a longtime member of the
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; his many accolades include his
induction into the New York University Hall of Fame and a
lifetime achievement award; and
WHEREAS, A man of wisdom and generosity, Stan McKenzie was
an exceptional missionary who helped countless people to survive
their individual struggles; he was beloved by many, and he will
long be remembered with deep 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Stanley McKenzie; 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 Stan McKenzie.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate