Bill Text: TX SR16 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

Texas Senate Resolution 16 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Vivion Eugene Mitcham of Gladewater.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR16 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR16-Introduced.html

	88R8608 EME-D

	By: Hughes	S.R. No. 16



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Vivion Eugene Mitcham of Gladewater on March 14, 2022, at
	the age of 93; and
	WHEREAS, "Mitch" Mitcham was born in Sharp on April 22, 1928,
	to Vivion and Blanche Mitcham, and he grew up with three siblings,
	Doris, J. W., and Odell; following his graduation from Sharp High
	School in 1945, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine and later became
	a member of the U.S. Army; and
	WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Mitcham enjoyed success
	in a number of fields, ranging from cotton and ostrich farming to
	ranching, surveying, contracting, and home building; through the
	years, he also worked as a painter, mechanic, restaurateur,
	boutique owner, and gold miner; in addition, he was a golf course
	owner and operator, and he played at courses around the world; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mitcham benefited from the
	love and support of his wife, the former Margaret Elaine Stewart,
	and they shared a rewarding marriage spanning more than five and a
	half decades before her death in 2020; he was the devoted father of
	three children, Ronald, Randy, and Mark, and he knew the joy of
	welcoming two grandchildren into his treasured family; admired for
	his strong faith, he served as a deacon at First Baptist Church
	Gladewater and as deacon chair at Friendship Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Although Vivion Mitcham is deeply missed, he has
	left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
	cherish; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
	hereby pay tribute to the life of Vivion Eugene Mitcham and extend
	sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons,
	Ronald Eugene Mitcham, Randy Mitcham, and Mark Preston Mitcham and
	his wife, Stacey; to his granddaughters, Kaylee Mitcham and Keatin
	"Kitty" Mitcham; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
	day, it do so in memory of Vivion Mitcham.