In memory of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville.

89(R) HR 1054 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1054

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The passing of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville on

April 21, 2025, at the age of 75, brought an immeasurable loss to

his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, The son of Andrew Joe Mitchell and Florence Mayho

Mitchell, Fred Mitchell was born in St. James, Louisiana, on

January 18, 1950, and he grew up with the company of 10 siblings,

Robert, Jimmy, Norman, Katherine, Herbert, Josephine, Charles,

Michael, Marion, and Peter; the family moved to Grapevine before he

entered school, and the girl next door, the former Bobbie Jo Benson,

would become the love of his life; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell attended schools in Grapevine as well

as I. M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth; baptized at St. Francis

of Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, he was a faithful

parishioner and served as an altar boy and usher; he and Bobbie

Mitchell were joined in matrimony at the church on October 16,

1971; and

WHEREAS, A devoted couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were blessed

with two children, Darin and Rhonda; their treasured family

eventually grew to include two more generations; throughout

Mrs. Mitchell's long career as an elected official, Mr. Mitchell

was an unwavering source of support and encouragement; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell was employed over the years by LTV,

Engine Components, Home Interiors, Advanced Graphics, and the

Lewisville Independent School District; while quiet and unassuming

by nature, he was always quick to help others feel better by

offering a kind word, a hug, or a little joke; he was an avid

fisherman and loved to watch races at the Texas Motor Speedway; and

WHEREAS, Although Fred Mitchell is deeply missed, those who

held him dear will forever remember the warmth and generosity he

brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fred Joseph

Mitchell and extend sincere condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Bobbie Mitchell; to his children, Darin

Mitchell and his wife, Tonia, and Rhonda Reinacher and her husband,

Keith; to his siblings, Norman Mitchell, Katherine Dennis, Herbert

Mitchell, Josephine Winfield, Charles Mitchell, Michael Mitchell,

Marion Blueitt, and Peter Mitchell; to his nine grandchildren and

six great-grandchildren; 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 House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Fred

Mitchell.

Bumgarner

Little

Hopper

Patterson

Hayes

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1054 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House