SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
In Memory
of
Vivion Eugene Mitcham
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Vivion Eugene Mitcham of Gladewater on March 14, 2022,
at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, "Mitch" Mitcham was born in Sharp on April 22,
1928, to Vivion and Blanche Mitcham, and he grew up with three
siblings, Doris, J. W., and Odell; following his graduation from
Sharp High School in 1945, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine and
later became a member of the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Mitcham enjoyed
success in a number of fields, ranging from cotton and ostrich
farming to ranching, surveying, contracting, and home building;
through the years, he also worked as a painter, mechanic,
restaurateur, boutique owner, and gold miner; in addition, he was
a golf course owner and operator, and he played at courses around
the world; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mitcham benefited from
the love and support of his wife, the former Margaret Elaine
Stewart, and they shared a rewarding marriage spanning more than
five and a half decades before her death in 2020; he was the
devoted father of three children, Ronald, Randy, and Mark, and he
knew the joy of welcoming two grandchildren into his treasured
family; admired for his strong faith, he served as a deacon at
First Baptist Church Gladewater and as deacon chair at Friendship
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Vivion Mitcham is deeply missed, he has
left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will
forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Vivion Eugene
Mitcham and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his sons, Ronald Eugene Mitcham, Randy Mitcham, and
Mark Preston Mitcham and his wife, Stacey; to his granddaughters,
Kaylee Mitcham and Keatin "Kitty" Mitcham; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Vivion Mitcham.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate