[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 10 (Thursday, January 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E59-E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER BOBBIE MITCHELL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Denton County 
Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, who will receive the 2019 Dr. Bettye 
Myers Humanitarian Award on January 19, 2019 after more than 30 years 
of dedicated service to Denton County.
  Commissioner Mitchell has served her fellow North Texans in a range 
of leadership roles since 1985, when she began her tenure on the Zoning 
Board of Adjustment. During the last three decades, she served on the 
Lewisville Planning and Zoning Commission, as Mayor Pro Tem, and on the 
Lewisville City Council. A resident of Lewisville since 1971, she led 
the city as its mayor from 1993 to 2000 before being elected as a 
Denton County Commissioner.
  During her many years as a devoted public servant, Commissioner 
Mitchell undoubtably has made Lewisville a better place to work and 
live. In addition to her official service, she has had a significant 
impact on more than 30 nonprofit organizations in our community.
  A longtime supporter of the United Way of Denton County, Commissioner 
Mitchell was a charter appointee to two of the organization's key 
initiatives: the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team in 
2016 and the Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team in 2017. She is 
the sixth recipient of the Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award, which 
was established by the board of directors and lifetime members of 
United Way of Denton County in 2014 to recognize outstanding community 
leadership, philanthropy, and impact.
  On a personal note, I have had the good fortune of knowing 
Commissioner Mitchell since I began my medical practice in 1981. 
Throughout my medical career and my time in public service, whether 
solicited or not, she has never hesitated to provide wise counsel and 
guidance.
  It is a privilege to recognize my friend, Commissioner Mitchell, for 
her dedication and commitment to her fellow North Texans, and I 
congratulate her on this well-earned honor.

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