H.R. No. 404
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and C. W. and Louise Elston
of Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
August 24, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elston were joined in matrimony in 1944
at a ceremony held at the First Methodist Church of Canton,
Illinois; through the years, they have been blessed with a
treasured family that includes their children, Betsy
Elston-Snethen, Richard Elston, Robin Elston, and a
daughter-in-law, Brenda Elston, as well as their 7 grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Soon after becoming husband and wife, the newlyweds
were separated by World War II for two years as Mr. Elston served
with the army in Europe and his bride worked for International
Harvester to support the war effort; returning home after his
honorable discharge, Mr. Elston was employed with a bank, became an
accountant, and opened an income tax and bookkeeping business in
1949, from which he retired less than five years ago; Mrs. Elston
has devoted herself to her home and family throughout their
marriage, and she especially enjoys gardening; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elston have enjoyed seven decades of
abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate C. W. and Louise Elston on their
70th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 404 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House