82R31819 JNC-F
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 2706
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning of Houston, who passed away on
January 29, 2011, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Mitchell-Manning was born September 30,
1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to Vincent and Loretta Hickey; she grew up
in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Wissahickon Senior High
School in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, she moved to Texas, where she
raised her five children and later spent time with her
grandchildren; she coached soccer, basketball, and Little League
and served as a parent-teacher association president for two terms
in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mitchell-Manning enjoyed traveling with her
beloved husband, Robert Manning, as well as shopping, cooking, and
baking; she was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and to her
career with First American Title; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional woman, Mrs. Mitchell-Manning was
respected in the community for her many accomplishments, and her
courage during the course of her illness was an inspiration to
others; known for her integrity, strength, and generosity, she gave
unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Mitchell-Manning treasured the time she
spent in the company of her family and friends, and those she leaves
behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring
woman; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Melissa Susan
Mitchell-Manning and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her
family: to her husband, Robert Manning; to her five children and two
grandsons; to her sister, Anne Grzanka; and to her other relatives
and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Melissa
Susan Mitchell-Manning.