Randolph L. DeLay

Randolph L. DeLay of Houston, Texas, U.S., was appointed to a two-year term as a Kiwanis Children’s Fund trustee, beginning in October 2024. 

DeLay is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater North Houston, where he has served in every officer role. He served as governor of the Texas-Oklahoma District (1999-2000) and as a Trustee of Texas Oklahoma Foundation, during which time the fund grew from US$400,000 to US$4 million. 

For five years, DeLay served as the architect and international chair for The Eliminate Project — Kiwanis International’s fundraising initiative to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. The campaign raised over $US110 million. Other notable distinctions and achievements include membership in the Founders Circle, Hixson Diamond 17, charter Walter Zeller Fellowship, Mary & Bo Shafer Legacy Society, Heritage Society, the Centennial Award and the Tablet of Honor. DeLay also received the Kiwanis International President Award as Humanitarian. 

DeLay’s community involvement includes pro bono legal work, his role as a church elder and his membership on the city park board, the county Alcoholic Family Council and Boy Scouts of America. He has also served as the president of a children’s rehabilitation hospital and as a Little League coach. DeLay graduated from the South Texas College of Law’s Exceptional J.D. Program and built his career as an attorney and counselor of law. 

In his spare time, he leads the Bible Study Fellowship Children’s Program, and enjoys hunting and golfing. DeLay was married to Drue DeLay for 52 years until her untimely death in 2023. He has two children and five grandchildren.