SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 624
In Memory
of
Chris Mitchell
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the death of Stephen Christopher Mitchell of
Las Cruces, New Mexico, on March 6, 2023, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, The son of Pat and Carolyn Mitchell, Chris
Mitchell was born on October 15, 1968, in El Paso and grew up
sharing in the companionship of four siblings, Patrick, Michael,
Matthew, and Lori; he moved with his family to Wood County in 1977
and graduated from Mineola High School in 1987; he continued his
education at East Texas State University and The University of
Texas at El Paso, where he met his future wife, Selena Stair;
after marrying, the couple moved to Ohio, where Mr. Mitchell
studied at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of
Music; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a successful career in theater
and music, Mr. Mitchell worked with the New York City Opera,
opened a show at Radio City Music Hall, and served as a stage
manager for touring Broadway shows and a Cirque du Soleil
residency; following the events of 9/11, he decided to pursue a
career in medicine, and he earned a degree from The University of
Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his inquisitive mind, sharp wit, and
kind and generous nature, Chris Mitchell brightened the world for
all who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Stephen
Christopher Mitchell and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Selena Stair; to his parents,
Pat and Carolyn Mitchell; to his brothers, Patrick Mitchell and
his wife, Lauren, Michael Mitchell and his wife, Donna, and
Matthew Mitchell; to his sister, Lori Ray, and her husband, Paul;
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Chris Mitchell.
Hughes
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2023, by a
rising vote.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate