SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 690
In Memory
of
Mitch McCormick
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
to a close with the passing of Mitchel A. McCormick of Harlingen
on July 15, 2022, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The son of William "Mac" and Mary McCormick, Mitch
McCormick was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on January 2, 1953,
and he grew up with the companionship of five brothers, Shelly,
Wayne, Steve, John, and Bill; as part of a military family, he
lived in a number of places around the world during his
childhood, and he graduated from Stuttgart American High School
in Germany in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty,
Mr. McCormick served in the U.S. Army for nine years, including
more than five years as a member of the Honor Guard in Washington,
D.C.; he climbed the ranks to become senior soloist on the Honor
Guard's traveling drill team, and he went on to serve in a
mechanized infantry unit in Germany for over three years; and
WHEREAS, After receiving an honorable discharge,
Mr. McCormick held a variety of jobs before starting his career
with Domino's Pizza as a franchise area leader, and through the
years, he became the owner of six stores; during more than three
decades as a franchisee with the company, he ably led some of the
highest-grossing stores in the country; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. McCormick was devoted to his
family; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Penni, and
he took immense pride in his sons, Travis, Lance, Davis, and
Colin; in his leisure hours, Mr. McCormick enjoyed reading,
visiting the beach, spending time with his family, and traveling
with his Stuttgart friends; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Mitch McCormick brings great
sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mitchel
A. McCormick and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Penni; to his sons, Travis McCormick and his
wife, Elizabeth, Lance McCormick, Davis Eubanks, and Colin
Eubanks; to his siblings, Wayne McCormick and his wife, Delores,
Shelly McCormick, and Steve McCormick and his wife, Sandra; and
to his other relatives and many 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 Mitch McCormick.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate