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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70


In Memory

of

Hiram Elliott


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Port Arthur in mourning the loss of Hiram Elliott, 
who died recently at the age of 91; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Elliott was a native of Crockett and had 
resided in Port Arthur since 1937; he enjoyed a happy marriage 
to Mary Edna Elliott for more than 61 years; and

	WHEREAS, Hiram was a decorated veteran who served his 
country in World War II and the Korean War; he earned a Purple 
Heart for his service during the Battle of the Bulge; he also 
earned a Bronze Star for his service in the Rhineland; and

	WHEREAS, A member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 56,
he was the longest surviving continuous member of the Disabled 
American Veterans in the United States; and

	WHEREAS, Hiram Elliott was an engineer and was employed for 
36 years with the Texaco Research Laboratory; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Hiram was respected in the 
community for his leadership and participation in civic affairs; 
he served as judge of the town of Griffing Park, as a Boy Scout 
master, as president of the Region V United States Civil Defense 
Council, and as a member of several other local organizations; 
and

	WHEREAS, Known for living his life to the fullest, Hiram 
relished waking early and driving to Bruce's Market Basket, one 
of his favorite places, to enjoy coffee and conversation with 
friends; he and Mary had lunch at Bruce's each Friday as well; 
and

	WHEREAS, Noted for his self-sufficiency and generosity of 
spirit, Mr. Elliott never asked for anything from anybody, yet he 
never hesitated to help anyone in need; his wisdom, warmth, and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his 
daily life, Hiram was a member of Saint James Catholic Church and 
of the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council 1340; and

	WHEREAS, Hiram Elliott was a devoted husband and brother, 
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Hiram Elliott:  his wife, 
Mary Edna Elliott, and his sister, Helen Gilbert; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Hiram Elliott.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 17, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate