SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1040
WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Neva and Edwin
LeBreton placed great faith and trust in one another, and they
have been amply rewarded, as they are now celebrating their 70th
wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Neva Lee Jimison and Edwin Louis LeBreton met
while Edwin was serving in the military, and they were married in
San Antonio on June 21, 1943; Ed continued to serve for another 20
years and the couple's seven children were born in Maryland,
Louisiana, Japan, France, Texas, and Virginia; and
WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. LeBreton have continued
to cherish traditional family values; and
WHEREAS, After Ed's retirement from military service in
1963, they moved the family to Lubbock; Ed returned to school and
earned a degree from Texas Tech University, and Neva volunteered
for a variety of organizations while raising their children;
through the years, they have grown stronger in their love and
devotion as together they have shared the joys and sorrows of
everyday living; and
WHEREAS, Ed and Neva have been blessed with a wonderful
family; their seven children, nine grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; Ed
and Neva are currently residents of Round Rock, where they have
been living since 1974; and
WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. LeBreton
is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Edwin and
Neva LeBreton on their 70th wedding anniversary; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
their lives.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate