Bill Text: TX SR624 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 624

Bill Title: In memory of Stephen Christopher Mitchell.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-21 - Reported enrolled [SR624 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR624-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 624


	In Memory
	of
	Chris Mitchell

	WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
	those saddened by the death of Stephen Christopher Mitchell of
	Las Cruces, New Mexico, on March 6, 2023, at the age of 54; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Pat and Carolyn Mitchell, Chris
	Mitchell was born on October 15, 1968, in El Paso and grew up
	sharing in the companionship of four siblings, Patrick, Michael,
	Matthew, and Lori; he moved with his family to Wood County in 1977
	and graduated from Mineola High School in 1987; he continued his
	education at East Texas State University and The University of
	Texas at El Paso, where he met his future wife, Selena Stair;
	after marrying, the couple moved to Ohio, where Mr. Mitchell
	studied at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of
	Music; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of a successful career in theater
	and music, Mr. Mitchell worked with the New York City Opera,
	opened a show at Radio City Music Hall, and served as a stage
	manager for touring Broadway shows and a Cirque du Soleil
	residency; following the events of 9/11, he decided to pursue a
	career in medicine, and he earned a degree from The University of
	Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Admired for his inquisitive mind, sharp wit, and
	kind and generous nature, Chris Mitchell brightened the world for
	all who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their
	hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Stephen
	Christopher Mitchell and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
	members of his family: to his wife, Selena Stair; to his parents,
	Pat and Carolyn Mitchell; to his brothers, Patrick Mitchell and
	his wife, Lauren, Michael Mitchell and his wife, Donna, and
	Matthew Mitchell; to his sister, Lori Ray, and her husband, Paul;
	and to his many 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 Chris Mitchell.

	Hughes



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 21, 2023, by a
		rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate