H.R. No. 100
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a legendary high school football coach
and athletic director drew to a close with the passing of Raymond
Mel Maxfield on December 11, 2022, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Mel Maxfield was born in Kenedy on October 30, 1958,
the son of G. W. and Anna Belle Maxfield; he graduated from Gorman
High School, where he was a quarterback and safety on the Tiger
football team, and he went on to play for The University of Texas at
Arlington while earning his bachelor's degree; he later received a
master's degree from East Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maxfield devoted himself to mentoring young
athletes for more than four decades; his noteworthy career
encompassed 8 years with the Weatherford Independent School
District, 15 years with Forney ISD, 8 years with Burleson ISD, 9
years with Amarillo ISD, and 1 year with Monahans-Wickett-Pyote
ISD; after initially retiring in 2019, he later worked with other
districts, including two years with Bangs ISD; overall, he guided
his football teams to more than 250 victories and was the winningest
coach in the Texas Panhandle at the time of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary achievements,
Mr. Maxfield was honored in 2016 with the Tom Landry Award from the
Texas High School Coaches Association; he was also the recipient of
the 2006 Nike Coach of the Year award and multiple University
Interscholastic League Coach of the Year accolades; and
WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Maxfield
benefited from the love and support of his wife, Jill, with whom he
shared more than three decades of marriage, and the couple were
blessed with four children, Payton, Kylie, Max, and Reece; in all
his endeavors, he drew strength from his Christian faith; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in Texas high school
football, Mel Maxfield made a positive difference in the lives of
countless students and fellow coaches, and he leaves behind a
legacy that will resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Raymond Mel
Maxfield and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Jill Maxfield; to his children, Payton
Maxfield, Kylie Maxfield, Max Maxfield, and Reece Maxfield; and to
his 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 Mel
Maxfield.
Bell of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 100 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House