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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 645
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In Memory |
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of |
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Reginald Stanley Kay |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Reginald Stanley Kay, who died April 14, |
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2017, at the age of 62; and |
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WHEREAS, Stan Kay was born on October 25, 1954, in Bryan, |
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to Walter Kay Jr. and Dr. Wauline Pierce Gamble; he graduated |
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from La Vega High School in Waco, and he earned a degree from the |
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University of North Texas, where he was a member of Alpha Phi |
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Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; he went on to serve his |
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fraternity as president of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter, and he |
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was an active member of the Alpha Merit Group; and |
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WHEREAS, He enjoyed a distinguished 35-year career in law |
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enforcement as a member of the Dallas Police Department, and he |
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earned the rank of lieutenant; he was also active in a wide range |
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of community organizations, such as the March of Dimes and the |
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American Red Cross; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his |
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daily life, he was a longtime member of New Birth Baptist Church, |
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where he served on the usher board and as head of security; and |
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WHEREAS, He took great pride in having raised his |
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daughters, Rachel and Raquel, to become independent, successful |
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women; he cherished the trips they took together with friends, |
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and he was known for his outstanding tailgating parties during |
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Dallas Cowboys games; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gaveunselfishlytoothers,andhiswisdom,warmth,andvalued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by his family and countless |
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friends; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, |
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and friend, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Reginald Stanley Kay; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Stan Kay. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 20, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |