88R25505 CJM-D
 
  By: Hughes S.R. No. 624
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the death of Stephen Christopher Mitchell of Las
  Cruces, New Mexico, on March 6, 2023, at the age of 54; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Pat and Carolyn Mitchell, Chris Mitchell
  was born on October 15, 1968, in El Paso and grew up sharing in the
  companionship of four siblings, Patrick, Michael, Matthew, and
  Lori; he moved with his family to Wood County in 1977 and graduated
  from Mineola High School in 1987; he continued his education at East
  Texas State University and The University of Texas at El Paso, where
  he met his future wife, Selena Stair; after marrying, the couple
  moved to Ohio, where Mr. Mitchell studied at the University of
  Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of a successful career in theater
  and music, Mr. Mitchell worked with the New York City Opera, opened
  a show at Radio City Music Hall, and served as a stage manager for
  touring Broadway shows and a Cirque du Soleil residency; following
  the events of 9/11, he decided to pursue a career in medicine, and
  he earned a degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at
  Galveston; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his inquisitive mind, sharp wit, and
  kind and generous nature, Chris Mitchell brightened the world for
  all who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their
  hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Stephen Christopher Mitchell and
  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
  Selena Stair; to his parents, Pat and Carolyn Mitchell; to his
  brothers, Patrick Mitchell and his wife, Lauren, Michael Mitchell
  and his wife, Donna, and Matthew Mitchell; to his sister, Lori Ray,
  and her husband, Paul; 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 Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Chris Mitchell.