H.R. No. 806



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 92nd birthday is truly a special reason for 
celebration, and on March 19, 2005, Elizabeth Stone of Baytown is 
marking this significant event in her life; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1913 in Leggett, Mrs. Stone grew up with six 
siblings in the close-knit family of Warren Mitchell Carroll and 
Monetta Leona Rice Carroll; she attended schools in Conroe and 
Baytown, where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1931; 
and
	WHEREAS, This lovely lady exchanged wedding vows with her 
sweetheart, Jesse Melvin Stone, on June 18, 1939, and the couple 
shared an enduring union that spanned half a century; Mrs. Stone is 
the matriarch of a cherished family that includes sons David Alan 
Stone, Melvin Edward Stone, and Charles Sidney Stone, Charles' 
wife, Cindy, and grandchildren, Lisa Stone and Amanda Maresh and 
her husband, Joe; and
	WHEREAS, The native Texan has lived in various cities 
throughout the state, including Round Top, Beeville, Victoria, 
Conroe, and Cuero, and her career has included employment as a 
clerk, business owner, legal secretary, and dealer in antiques; 
today, she is enjoying her well-deserved retirement among a circle 
of devoted family and friends in Baytown, where she is a member of 
St. John's United Methodist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Elizabeth Stone brings much happiness into the lives 
of her loved ones, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Elizabeth Stone on the 
joyous occasion of her 92nd birthday and extend to her sincere best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Stone as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                 Smith of Harris

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 806 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House