R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Willie A. Mitchell of San Antonio has been selected 1-2 by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus to receive the Outstanding 1-3 Texan Award, and this notable honor is truly worthy of special 1-4 praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, An educational consultant, Mr. Mitchell has 1-6 dedicated himself to addressing the many challenges faced by young 1-7 people today, and he has worked with students across the country to 1-8 implement programs designed to reduce disruptive behavior at home 1-9 and in school; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A vital and valued citizen of the Alamo City, 1-11 Mr. Mitchell chairs San Antonio Fighting Back of the United Way and 1-12 serves on the United Way of San Antonio, the Bexar County Board of 1-13 Trustees, and the Alamo Workforce Development Board; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell's great appeal as a role model for 1-15 young people springs in part from his remarkable achievements as a 1-16 professional athlete; drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs after his 1-17 graduation from Tennessee A&I State University in 1964, he went on 1-18 to enjoy an outstanding career in the National Football League, 1-19 culminating in the Chiefs' 1970 Super Bowl victory; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The dedicated men and women who are committed to the 1-21 well-being and healthy development of the nation's young people are 1-22 deserving of every American's admiration and gratitude, and it is 1-23 indeed fitting at this time that we honor Willie A. Mitchell for 1-24 his many contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby congratulate Willie A. Mitchell on receiving the 2-3 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 2-4 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-5 happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 933 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House