SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize June Yvonne Lundgren Creppon in honor of her 56 years
of service as the organist for New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Travis County; and
WHEREAS, A native of Elgin, Yvonne was born to June and
Roland Lundgren on February 28, 1942, and she began playing the
organ during her high school years; she was baptized, confirmed,
and married at New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church, and she
has been a lifelong member of the congregation; the church was
established in 1876 by Swedish immigrants, including her own
ancestors, and today, she is the longest-serving organist in the
church's history; and
WHEREAS, A gifted musician, Yvonne became the church's
organist in 1965, and she remained dedicated to this role
throughout her long career as a teacher in public schools; over
the years, she has provided musical accompaniment for countless
church services, weddings, funerals, and church programs, and
her beautiful organ music has been enjoyed and appreciated by
all; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne and her beloved husband, Ronnie Creppon,
were married on July 30, 1966; they were blessed with two
daughters, Suzanne, who married Chad Meads, and Rhonda, who
married Mike Grady; she is a loving grandmother to her five
grandchildren: Jack, Callie, and Avery Meads, and Jace and Keaton
Grady, who enrich her life immeasurably; she shares a close bond
and cherishes time spent with her sister, Sandra, and her
brother-in-law, Randy, who live in Round Rock; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great talent, grace, and generosity,
Yvonne is a treasured member of her congregation and a distinguished
citizen of the Lone Star State; she can reflect with pride on more
than five decades as organist for New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran
Church and on her many outstanding contributions to her church and
her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend June Yvonne
Lundgren Creppon on her exemplary commitment to serving the
congregation of New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church and
extend to her best wishes for success in all her endeavors; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
her honor.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate