Bill Text: NY J02801 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of James Mitchell, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02801 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02801-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2801

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING    the    death    of   James   Mitchell,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens  of  the  State  of  New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, James Mitchell of New York, New York, died  on  January  5,
2020, at the age of 90; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  July 22, 1929, in Edisto Island, South Carolina,
James Mitchell was the youngest child of  the  late  Issac  and  Evelana
Mitchell; and

  WHEREAS,  A  graduate  of  Burke  High  School  in Charleston, South
Carolina, James Mitchell went on to marry Thelma Mitchell  and  together
they migrated to New York, where they raised their four daughters; and

  WHEREAS,  Affectionally  known as "Mitch The Barber", James Mitchell
worked at the Playboy Barber Shop where he became Sugar  Ray  Robinson's
personal stylist; while touring with him, he had the pleasure of styling
some of the greats, including Terry King, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole,
Young  Blood  (Ali),  the  Coasters, Curtis Ousley (King Curtis), Jackie
Wilson, Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis Jr., and many more; and

  WHEREAS, Distinguishing himself in his profession and by his sincere
dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community,
James Mitchell has left a lasting legacy on his loved ones  as  well  as
his community; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition to his parents, James Mitchell is predeceased
by; three sisters, Florence, Edith,  and  Jamie;  his  oldest  daughter,
Yvonne;  and  his  grandson,  David;  he is survived by his loving wife,
Thelma; his children,  Gail  (Bradford),  Jacqueline,  and  Miriam;  his
grandchildren,  Ronnie  Jr. (Ebony), Ieshaw, Madyson (Joseph), Ryan, and
Terrence; and great-grandchildren, Raven and Robbie III; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion, James Mitchell leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the  passage  of  time  and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
pay  tribute  to James Mitchell whose lifework and civic endeavor served
to enhance the quality of life in his community and the great  State  of
New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of James Mitchell.