SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
WHEREAS, August 24, 2019, marks the 75th wedding anniversary
of C. W. and Louise Elston of Mineola, and this joyous event
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding
journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, "Bill" Elston and the former Louise Dawson were
joined in matrimony in 1944 at the First Methodist Church in
Canton, Illinois; shortly after exchanging vows, the newlyweds
were separated for nearly two years while Mr. Elston served in
the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, The couple moved to Texas in 1959; a retired
accountant, Mr. Elston ran an income tax and bookkeeping
business for many years, and he also worked for the IRS as an
auditor; he and his wife are both valued congregants of the First
United Methodist Church in Mineola, where they have made their
home since 1996; and
WHEREAS, Now in their nineties, Mr. and Mrs. Elston take
great pride in a fine family that in addition to their 3 children,
Betsy, Richard, and Robin, today includes 7 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The seven and a half decades of marriage that
Mr. and Mrs. Elston have shared is eloquent affirmation of the
meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an
inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate C. W. and Louise Elston on
their 75th 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 Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate