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

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                                                   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.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House