H.R. No. 1917
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Nellie Effie Sutton of Bellmead
were greatly saddened by her passing on March 31, 2011, at the age
of 89; and
WHEREAS, The former Nellie Lansford was born on February 21,
1922, to Norman and Effie Lansford; she cherished her faith, and she
was a valued member of Timber Crest Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a rewarding marriage to Coy Sutton until
she was widowed, and she served as a source of wisdom and
inspiration to her children, Vivian and Kenneth, and their
families; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, memories of this
beloved woman will be forever treasured by those who were fortunate
enough to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Nellie Effie Sutton
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Vivian Pittman, and her husband, Bill; to her son,
Kenneth Sutton, and his wife, Linda; to her grandchildren, Chad Coe
and his wife, Stacey, Lisa Whitten and her husband, Jon, Billy
Pittman and his wife, Lisa, Wayne Sutton and his wife, Lauren, and
Rachelle Watkins and her husband, Ken; to her 16
great-grandchildren and her great-great-granddaughter; and to her
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Nellie
Effie Sutton.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1917 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House