SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801
In Memory
of
Clidell Elliott
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Clidell Elliott of Troup on May 15, 2019, at the age of
104; and
WHEREAS, The former Clidell Wornick was born to Ibra and
Lilly Wornick on December 28, 1914, in Milano; one of 11
children, she grew up on a farm outside of Troup and graduated
from high school in town in 1933; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the farm in 1941, she worked in
cafes in Houston and Pasadena during World War II before
beginning her career with Pasadena State Bank; she later accepted
a position at San Jacinto State Bank, where she worked for nearly
three decades; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, she married George Elliott, and the
couple shared a rewarding union that spanned 14 years until
Mr. Elliott's death; she took great pride in her son, William,
and her four stepsons, George, Lawrence, James, and Wyley, and
with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family
grow to include a grandson, William; and
WHEREAS, Although Clidell Elliott will be deeply missed,
she has left her family and friends with a wealth of memories that
they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Clidell Elliott
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Clidell Elliott.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate