By:  Denton                                            H.R. No. 745
       73R11345 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, George William Mitchell, an outstanding member of
    1-2  the Bellmead community and a dedicated law enforcement officer,
    1-3  died on November 21, 1992, at the age of 61, and though his passing
    1-4  was a sorrowful occasion, his memory lives on in the hearts of
    1-5  family and friends, comforting them as they fondly recall his life;
    1-6  and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Born on December 6, 1930, in Bruceville-Eddy,
    1-8  Mr. Mitchell enjoyed a productive and rewarding life, distinguished
    1-9  by his career of 27 years with General Tire and Rubber Company; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, He will also be remembered for his dedication to his
   1-11  country, reflected by his 35 years of loyal and patriotic service
   1-12  as a member of the United States Army National Guard; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, In later life, Mr. Mitchell devoted himself to the
   1-14  field of local law enforcement and after three years of commendable
   1-15  reserve duty joined the Bellmead Police Department in 1986, ably
   1-16  serving the community as a full-time police officer until his
   1-17  passing; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The qualities that made Officer Mitchell such a
   1-19  special person emanated from his deep and abiding faith, which he
   1-20  expressed as a devout member of Northside Church of Christ; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell lived his life motivated by a sense of
   1-22  responsibility toward his community and nation and in doing so
   1-23  deeply touched the lives of those around him; indeed, by his
   1-24  example, he made a positive difference in the lives of many; now,
    2-1  therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-3  Legislature hereby honor the memory of Officer George William
    2-4  Mitchell and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
    2-5  to his loving wife, Claudia Mitchell; to his three daughters, Susan
    2-6  Powell, Carol Schaffer, and Janet Ayers; to his son, Bill Mitchell;
    2-7  to his mother, Ada L. Mitchell; to his sister, Lillian Bancale; and
    2-8  to his many other family members and friends; and, be it further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-10  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-11  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer
   2-12  George William Mitchell.