Bill Text: TX HR863 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 863 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Doris Jane Holley Mitchell of Italy, Texas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-28 - Reported enrolled [HR863 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR863-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 863



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Citizens of Italy, Texas, are mourning the loss of
	longtime resident and beloved restaurateur Doris Jane Holley
	Mitchell, who passed away on March 1, 2017, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, One of 13 children in her family, the former Doris
	Holley was born to Floyd and Mary Holley on September 28, 1939, in
	Grandview; she started her career working at Oma's Jiffy Burger in
	Waxahachie and went on to open Uptown Café in Italy, which she owned
	and operated for more than a quarter century; and
	WHEREAS, Ranked among Texas Monthly's "40 Best Small Town
	Cafes" in 2008, this popular eatery was famous for its homemade
	hamburgers and fries as well as its catfish, chicken-fried steak,
	and fresh-baked pies; Ms. Mitchell treated her customers like
	family, delivering daily meals to homebound regulars and sponsoring
	holiday potlucks to ensure that no one had to spend the day alone;
	known affectionately as "Nana," she had a special place in her heart
	for the young people in her community and covered the walls of her
	restaurant with their pictures, along with memorabilia from the
	Italy High School Gladiators and Lady Gladiators; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Mitchell shared a rewarding marriage with her
	husband, Champ, until his passing, and she was a devoted mother to
	her six children, Steve, Brenda, Suzy, Laurie, Sandy, and Ray Don;
	as time went by, she had the pleasure of welcoming numerous
	grandchildren and great-grandchildren into her family; and
	WHEREAS, Doris Mitchell touched countless lives with her
	delicious food, her wit and wisdom, and her engaging smile, and all
	those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever hold her
	close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Doris Jane Holley
	Mitchell and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
	family and to her many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Doris
	Mitchell.

	Wray

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 863 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017.

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	Chief Clerk of the House