Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by the
Chair (the Lord Mayor) –
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
note:
(i)
significant
City of Sydney community elder Uncle Terry Denzil was born in 1946 and sadly
passed away in 2023;
(ii)
as a
Life Member of the City of Sydney Basketball Association (CSBA), he was
discovered by the CSBA at just 12 years old at the local Pitt Street YMCA and
when Alexandria Basketball Stadium was open to the public in 1968, Terry played
in the Men’s competition with the YMCA;
(iii)
Uncle
Terry led his team to multiple State Basketball Championships and was selected
to represent NSW at multiple National Basketball Championships;
(iv)
from
early on, Uncle Terry was one of the original advocates for the creation of
Alexandria Park Community School (APCS), leading the charge as spokesperson,
and petitioning relentlessly to the NSW Government to create APCS;
(v)
Uncle
Terry was a member of the steering committee for the building of the new
School, and his unwavering passion and dedication to improving APCS over the
last two decades resulted in the newly built basketball gymnasium being named
“The Denzil” in honour of Terry’s passion for basketball and education within
the local area;
(vi)
Uncle
Terry influenced APCS culture through educational and sporting programs,
delivering a positive experience for all past, present and future students;
(vii)
the
basketball players of APCS will remember him most fondly for his afternoon
coaching sessions, developing their skills on the court and building lifelong
values of teamwork and determination to succeed in all areas of life;
(viii)
the
school community will remember his wise words, ‘straight-talking’ advice and
sense of humour; and
(ix)
Uncle Terry has made an immeasurable impact on the
community and students of APCS that will be carried on through his programs and
coaching;
(B)
the
Lord Mayor be requested to write to Uncle Terry Denzil’s family expressing the
City’s condolences; and
(C)
all
present observe a minute silence to commemorate the life of Uncle Terry and his
tireless contributions to the community.
Carried unanimously.
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