HR1054 - In memory of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville.

      H.R. No. 1054       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The passing of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville on   April 21, 2025, at the age of 75, brought an immeasurable loss to   his family and friends; and          WHEREAS, The son of Andrew Joe Mitchell and Florence Mayho   Mitchell, Fred Mitchell was born in St. James, Louisiana, on   January 18, 1950, and he grew up with the company of 10 siblings,   Robert, Jimmy, Norman, Katherine, Herbert, Josephine, Charles,   Michael, Marion, and Peter; the family moved to Grapevine before he   entered school, and the girl next door, the former Bobbie Jo Benson,   would become the love of his life; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell attended schools in Grapevine as well   as I. M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth; baptized at St. Francis   of Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, he was a faithful   parishioner and served as an altar boy and usher; he and Bobbie   Mitchell were joined in matrimony at the church on October 16,   1971; and          WHEREAS, A devoted couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were blessed   with two children, Darin and Rhonda; their treasured family   eventually grew to include two more generations; throughout   Mrs. Mitchell's long career as an elected official, Mr. Mitchell   was an unwavering source of support and encouragement; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell was employed over the years by LTV,   Engine Components, Home Interiors, Advanced Graphics, and the   Lewisville Independent School District; while quiet and unassuming   by nature, he was always quick to help others feel better by   offering a kind word, a hug, or a little joke; he was an avid   fisherman and loved to watch races at the Texas Motor Speedway; and          WHEREAS, Although Fred Mitchell is deeply missed, those who   held him dear will forever remember the warmth and generosity he   brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fred Joseph   Mitchell and extend sincere condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Bobbie Mitchell; to his children, Darin   Mitchell and his wife, Tonia, and Rhonda Reinacher and her husband,   Keith; to his siblings, Norman Mitchell, Katherine Dennis, Herbert   Mitchell, Josephine Winfield, Charles Mitchell, Michael Mitchell,   Marion Blueitt, and Peter Mitchell; to his nine grandchildren and   six great-grandchildren; 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 House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Fred   Mitchell.     Bumgarner   Little   Hopper   Patterson   Hayes     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1054 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House