TITLE: In memory of Raymond Mel Maxfield.

SUMMARY: In memory of Raymond Mel Maxfield.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The life of a legendary high school football coach and athletic director drew to a close with the passing of Raymond Mel Maxfield on December 11, 2022, at the age of 64; and WHEREAS, Mel Maxfield was born in Kenedy on October 30, 1958, the son of G. W. and Anna Belle Maxfield; he graduated from Gorman High School, where he was a quarterback and safety on the Tiger football team, and he went on to play for The University of Texas at Arlington while earning his bachelor's degree; he later received a master's degree from East Texas State University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Maxfield devoted himself to mentoring young athletes for more than four decades; his noteworthy career encompassed 8 years with the Weatherford Independent School District, 15 years with Forney ISD, 8 years with Burleson ISD, 9 years with Amarillo ISD, and 1 year with Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD; after initially retiring in 2019, he later worked with other districts, including two years with Bangs ISD; overall, he guided his football teams to more than 250 victories and was the winningest coach in the Texas Panhandle at the time of his retirement; and WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary achievements, Mr. Maxfield was honored in 2016 with the Tom Landry Award from the Texas High School Coaches Association; he was also the recipient of the 2006 Nike Coach of the Year award and multiple University Interscholastic League Coach of the Year accolades; and WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Maxfield benefited from the love and support of his wife, Jill, with whom he shared more than three decades of marriage, and the couple were blessed with four children, Payton, Kylie, Max, and Reece; in all his endeavors, he drew strength from his Christian faith; and WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in Texas high school football, Mel Maxfield made a positive difference in the lives of countless students and fellow coaches, and he leaves behind a legacy that will resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Raymond Mel Maxfield and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Jill Maxfield; to his children, Payton Maxfield, Kylie Maxfield, Max Maxfield, and Reece Maxfield; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mel Maxfield. Bell of Kaufman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 100 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House