88R25500 AMB-D
By: Kacal H.R. No. 1548
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Rebecca Anne Elliott McKenzie of Victoria on April 5,
2023, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Arvle and Anita Elliott, Rebecca
McKenzie was born in Bowie on September 6, 1941, and she grew up
with the companionship of her brother, Stanley; she went on to
graduate from high school in Edna, and she earned a bachelor's
degree in elementary education from Texas Tech University in 1963;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenzie subsequently began teaching
kindergarten at Juan Linn Elementary in Victoria, and following a
long and rewarding career as an educator, she eventually retired
from Rowland Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. McKenzie gave
generously of her time and talents to a number of organizations,
including The Texas Zoo, the Junior League of Victoria, the
Children's Discovery Museum, and Twice Blessed Showroom;
furthermore, she was a valued member of First United Methodist
Church; in her leisure time, she was a gifted artist who specialized
in watercolors, and she also enjoyed reading good books and
spending time with her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenzie shared a fulfilling marriage with her
husband, Kenneth, and she was the devoted mother of two children,
Catherine and Scott; with the passing years, she had the privilege
of watching her family grow to include three grandchildren, Zen,
Charlie, and Cooper; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her warm and caring nature and radiant
smile, Rebecca McKenzie brightened the world for all who knew her,
and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rebecca Anne
Elliott McKenzie and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
her family: to her husband, Kenneth McKenzie; to her daughter,
Catherine McKenzie; to her son, K. Scott McKenzie, and his wife,
Jennifer; to her brother, A. Stanley Elliott, and his wife, Gale; to
her grandchildren, Zen, Charlie, and Cooper McKenzie; and to her
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rebecca
McKenzie.