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2023 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 328
Celebrating the life of RaChel Ruth Minerva McKenzie.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2023

 

WHEREAS, RaChel Ruth Minerva McKenzie, a vibrant member of the Richmond community who touched many lives through her kindness and grace, died on October 26, 2022; and

WHEREAS, RaChel McKenzie was born to Ray and the late Ingrid McKenzie in Richmond in 1982; she attended Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Huguenot High School, then continued her education at Virginia College, from which she earned an associate’s degree in business administration; and

WHEREAS, RaChel McKenzie subsequently earned a certification as a massage technician and promoted mental and physical healing and relaxation by pursuing a career as a masseuse; and

WHEREAS, RaChel McKenzie inherited a passion for music from her mother and could often be heard singing at Highway of Faith Holy Church, where her father served as pastor, and at conventions held by Mt. Sinai Holy Church of America, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, RaChel McKenzie’s greatest joy in life was her beloved daughter, Alana; they formed close bonds and enjoyed getting their hair and nails done together, completing arts and crafts projects, traveling, and sharing their love of music; and

WHEREAS, RaChel McKenzie will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Alana; her father, Ray; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of RaChel Ruth Minerva McKenzie; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of RaChel Ruth Minerva McKenzie as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for her memory.