88R25505 CJM-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 624
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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.