H.R. No. 481
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roderick Mitchell was named the 2010 Citizen of the
Year by the Rotary Club of Taylor at the annual Taylor Chamber of
Commerce banquet on January 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The son of Melvin Mitchell, Sr., and Josephine Cook
Mitchell, "Shorty" Mitchell was born in Thorndale and grew up in San
Antonio and Dallas; his lifelong love of sports developed at
Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, where he excelled in
football, basketball, track, boxing, and baseball, and continued
when he transferred to Thorndale High School and led the Bulldogs to
a district championship his senior year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell went on to earn an associate's degree
in business management from Ashworth College in Georgia and today
serves as the auto glass sales manager at Floyd's Glass Company; and
WHEREAS, An active member of his community, he has served as
the vice president of the Taylor Jaycees and the Booster Club and as
a member of the City of Taylor Parks and Recreation Board and the
parks master planning board, where he played a major role in
overseeing the design of the Taylor Regional Park and Sports
Complex; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell has also been president of the Taylor
Pop Warner football and cheerleading programs since 1995 and vice
president of the Central Texas Pop Warner Association since 1999;
he was named a regional volunteer of the year by the organization in
2004; in addition, he shares his time and talents with the Taylor
Independent School District as secretary of the board of trustees,
an office he has held for more than five years; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Mitchell speaks regularly
at local churches on youth issues; his desire to see young people
excel and to give them the opportunity to develop confidence,
self-esteem, and rewarding friendships is evidenced by the extent
of his involvement in after-school programs and activities; he is
even known to pay registration fees for children out of his own
pocket when necessary; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Mitchell enjoys the
love and support of his wife of 25 years, LaNell Griffin Mitchell,
and together they take great pride in a fine family that includes
three children and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Shorty Mitchell's tireless dedication to helping
others makes him an inspiring role model, and he is indeed worthy of
this important recognition from his community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Shorty Mitchell on his selection as the
2010 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Taylor and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzales of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 481 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House