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.